caricature

English

/ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊɚ/, /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/

noun
Definitions
  • A pictorial representation of someone in which distinguishing features are exaggerated for comic effect.
  • A grotesque misrepresentation.

Etymology

Borrowed from French caricature derived from Italian caricatura (exaggerating, caricature, overloading).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

caricatura

Gloss

exaggerating, caricature, overloading

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