parody vs put-on

put-on vs parody

parody and put-on both are nouns.

parody is a verb but put-on is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
parody	Yes	No	Yes	No
put-on	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, parody and put-on are synonyms defined as:

parody and put-on: a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

Other synonyms of parody include burlesque, lampoon, mockery, pasquinade, send-up, sendup, spoof, takeoff, travesty.

parody (noun)	put-on (noun)
humorous or satirical mimicry	something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way	a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
	a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

parody (verb)	put-on (verb)
make a parody of
make a spoof of or make fun of

Difference between parody and put-on

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