Caricaturing

/ˌkærɪkəˈtʃʊərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of caricature; the act of creating exaggerated, humorous drawings or descriptions of people.

Etymology

Formed by adding the -ing gerund/present participle suffix to 'caricature,' creating a verbal noun or ongoing action form.

Kelly Says

Political cartoonists spend their careers caricaturing world leaders—and the best ones develop a style so distinctive that you can identify the artist before you even see their signature!

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