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- adjective Characterized by
spoof ;satirical .
Etymologies
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Examples
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They cut it like an action movie to give that "spoofy" feel.
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For those who prefer their awards shows not to take themselves seriously, this spoofy and often parody-filled extravaganza should fill the summer bill.
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Stewie as Darth Vader is the best character by far (as he is in Family Guy), just his appearance and accent suit the spoofy arch villain completely.
Family Guy, Something, Something, Something Darkside Review | SciFi UK Review 2010
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Stewie as Darth Vader is the best character by far (as he is in Family Guy), just his appearance and accent suit the spoofy arch villain completely.
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If you can spot the vampire reference in the line "Let the right ones in, buddy" — from tonight's enjoyably spoofy episode of USA Network's Psych (10/9c) — then you're in for a real treat, as Halloween is played for laughs (more often than not on purpose) on a variety of tonight's shows.
Matt's Guide to Wednesday TV: Halloween Hilarity and Horror, South Park and More! 2011
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Similarly spoofy is Dave Eggers's minimal endorsement (also on YouTube) of Go, Mutants! by Larry Doyle, formerly a writer on The Simpsons.
The week in books Audrey Niffenegger 2010
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They have a Halloween spoofy video on their website to help them do the job as well as some facts and tips.
Ward Off Energy Sucking Vampires Just in Time for Halloween 2008
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They have a Halloween spoofy video on their website to help them do the job as well as some facts and tips.
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The most alarming thing about the spoofy newspaper was that the news within it came from a spooky -- but official -- City report.
Just Say Yes Men! 2010
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The most alarming thing about the spoofy newspaper was that the news within it came from a spooky -- but official -- City report.
TankHughes commented on the word spoofy
My friend and I made and used this in elementary school to mean "special and neat." Maybe a blend? It was a real shock to find it written down on a Halloween-themed rubber stamp one day, we'd thought it was a totally unique creation.
April 13, 2015