Found 3 items, similar to CARICATURE.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: caricature karikatur
English → English (WordNet) Definition: caricature caricature n : a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect [syn: imitation, impersonation] caricature v : represent in or produce a caricature of; “The drawing caricatured the President” [syn: ape]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Caricature Caricature \Car"i*ca*ture\, n. [It. caricatura, fr. caricare to charge, overload, exaggerate. See Charge, v. t.] 1. An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture. [1913 Webster] 2. A picture or other figure or description in which the peculiarities of a person or thing are so exaggerated as to appear ridiculous; a burlesque; a parody. [Formerly written caricatura.] [1913 Webster] The truest likeness of the prince of French literature will be the one that has most of the look of a caricature. --I. Taylor. [1913 Webster] A grotesque caricature of virtue. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] Caricature \Car"i*ca*ture\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Caricatured; p. pr. & vb. n. Caricaturing.] To make or draw a caricature of; to represent with ridiculous exaggeration; to burlesque. [1913 Webster] He could draw an ill face, or caricature a good one, with a masterly hand. --Lord Lyttelton. [1913 Webster]