1. WOW Satire
Definition: a way of using humor to show that someone or something is foolish, weak, bad, etc.

2. Origin
Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin satura, satira, perhaps from (lanx) satura dish of mixed ingredients, from feminine of satur well-fed; akin to Latin satis enough — more at sad
First Known Use: 1501

3. Synonym
Lampoon

4. Sentence
National Lampoon movies are know for their satire.

5. Related Words burlesque, caricature, parody, spoof,
takeoff; comedy, farce, sketch, skit, slapstick, 
squib; derision, ridicule; cartoon, mockery, travesty

6. Examples