Sekirov Dictionary

send up

verb 3
/ˈsɛndˌʌp/ noun 1
forms 4

verb3

•
To imitate (someone or something) for the purpose of satirical humour.
- The programme accurately sends up the British Civil Service system at Whitehall.
•
To cause (something, e.g. sparks) to erupt.
- Where the metal touched the asphalt, it sent up a shower of sparks.
•
(US, slang) To put in prison.
- The judge sent him up for three years.

send-up

/ˈsɛndˌʌp/

noun1

•
A satirical imitation of a work of art or a genre.
- The tired storyline, centered on a lesbian couple's search for a sperm donor, is irritatingly spoofish and lacks the subtlety that makes for great send-ups. — 2006

forms

sent up · sending up · sends up · send-ups

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