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Definition of Charade
1. Noun. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Generic synonyms: Caricature, Imitation, Impersonation
Derivative terms: Burlesque, Burlesque, Lampoon, Parodist, Parody, Spoof, Take Off
2. Noun. A word acted out in an episode of the game of charades.
Definition of Charade
1. n. A verbal or acted enigma based upon a word which has two or more significant syllables or parts, each of which, as well as the word itself, is to be guessed from the descriptions or representations.
Definition of Charade
1. Noun. Something apparently real but based on pretence/pretense. ¹
2. Noun. (qualifier in plural) A party game in which players mime a word or phrase that the other players must try to guess. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Charade
1. a word represented by pantomime [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Charade
Literary usage of Charade
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Effective English: Junior by Philander Priestley Claxton, James McGinniss (1921)
"EXERCISES BASED ON PICTURES A charade. — Here is one act of a pleasing charade
played ... Talk over in class the best word for a charade using this scene. ..."
2. Aids to English Composition: Prepared for Students of All Grades; Embracing by Richard Green Parker (1855)
"A charade is a syllabic enigma; that is, an enigma, tha subject of which is a
... Nearly allied to the enigma and charade are the rebus, the paronomasia or ..."
3. Works by Manuel Márquez Sterling, William Makepeace Thackeray, Leslie Stephen, Louise Stanage (1901)
"IN WHICH A charade IS ACTED WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT PUZZLE THE READER. FTER Becky's
appearance at my Lord ..."
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