1. a person who writes or publishes lampoons; a satirist who attacks or ridicules someone or something in a harsh, witty manner
Usage: often used to describe a writer or journalist known for sharp, critical satire

Examples

• The lampoonist's column in the newspaper was feared by politicians.
• She became known as a skilled lampoonist after her witty attacks on celebrity culture.
• The lampoonist used humor and exaggeration to expose the mayor's corruption.
• His reputation as a lampoonist made him both celebrated and controversial.
• The lampoonist's latest piece mocked the fashion industry's absurd trends.
• During the election, the lampoonist published scathing critiques of all the candidates.