sent up; sending up; sends up
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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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James Mercadante, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Graham Chapman stars as King Arthur in this merry send-up of medieval misfortunes.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The plan is to send up a unique satellite carrying a capsule designed to survive the high temperatures of atmospheric re-entry.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
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Noun
But soon, a group of preppy teens misidentifies them as murderers in a comedy-horror send-up of the genre.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Graham Chapman stars as King Arthur in this merry send-up of medieval misfortunes.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 7 Sep. 2024
Verb
Chinese parasol tree can be a prolific seeder and can send up sprouts.
—Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The plan is to send up a unique satellite carrying a capsule designed to survive the high temperatures of atmospheric re-entry.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Send-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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