sat·ire ˈsaˌtī(ə)r/ noun noun: satire the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. synonyms: mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature; More irony, sarcasm "he has become the subject of satire" a play, novel, film, or other work that uses satire. plural noun: satires "a stinging satire on American politics" synonyms: parody, burlesque, caricature, lampoon, skit; More informalspoof, takeoff, sendup "a satire on Canadian politics" a genre of literature characterized by the use of satire. (in Latin literature) a literary miscellany, especially a poem ridiculing prevalent vices or follies. Origin early 16th century: from French, or from Latin satira, later form of satura ‘poetic medley.’ Translate satire to Use over time for: satire I figured it was time for you to learn what satire actually meant since you seem to not know.