satire
nounfeminine/sɐˈtirɐ/medium
sa·ti·ra
Definition
A literary composition or discourse that ridicules or criticises something, using humour, irony or sarcasm.
Political satire is a form of social criticism.
The author wrote a satire on the customs of the time.
Common collocations
social satirepolitical satireliterary satire
Etymology
Do latim 'satira', 'poema de crítica mordaz'.