doggereler

/ˈdɒɡərɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

bad or inferior poetry, often intentionally so

“The professor criticized the student’s poem as doggerel, but the student insisted it was art.”

2. verb

to write or recite bad or inferior poetry

“The comedian doggerelled a poem about his cat during the comedy show.”

Synonyms

  • poetry
  • verse

Antonyms

  • literature
  • prose