send-up

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noun

ˈsend-ˌəp

Synonyms of send-up next

: parody, takeoff

send up

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verb

sent up; sending up; sends up

transitive verb

: to send to jail

: to make fun of : parody

Examples of send-up in a Sentence

Noun a singer-comedian who specializes in send-ups of pop hits Verb the sitcom sends up the “trials and tribulations” of the rich and famous

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Noun

Their love story adds a sentimental layer that, in competing for narrative space, dilutes this send-up of American imperialism. —

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025 Then, Carell — who was hosting the episode — is joined by Bill Hader as Dwight, Jason Sudeikis as Jim and Kristen Wiig as Pam in a send-up of The Office that’s entirely in Japanese. —

Victoria Edel, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024

Verb

March 10: SpaceX Falcon 9 on the Starlink 6-43 mission sent up 23 more Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 at 7:05 p.m. —

Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025 It was sent up with only two crewmembers — a move to make room for Wilmore and Williams to return in the capsule with them next month. —

Brendan Byrne, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for send-up