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lampoon vs poke fun

poke fun vs lampoon

lampoon is a noun but poke fun is not a noun.

lampoon and poke fun both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lampoon Yes No Yes No
poke fun No No Yes No
As verbs, poke fun is a hypernym of lampoon; that is, poke fun is a word with a broader meaning than lampoon:
  • lampoon: ridicule with satire
  • poke fun: subject to laughter or ridicule
Other hypernyms of lampoon include blackguard, guy, jest at, laugh at, make fun, rib, ridicule, roast.
lampoon (noun) poke fun (noun)
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
lampoon (verb) poke fun (verb)
ridicule with satire subject to laughter or ridicule
Difference between lampoon and poke fun

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