Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: lamplighter
Next word: lamppost
Definition of: lampoon
(lam·p n′) noun
n′) noun 
A written satire designed to bring a person into ridicule or contempt; a pasquinade. See synonyms under RIDICULE. 
—v.t. To abuse or satirize in a lampoon. [<MF lampon <lampons let's drink (a drinking-song refrain) <lamper guzzle] 
—lam·poon′er, lam·poon′ist noun 
—lam·poon′er·y noun
 
				
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: