doggrel

/ˈdɒɡrɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A doggerel is a type of humorous poetry that is intentionally written in a poor or absurd style.

“The poet’s doggerel was so bad that it became a laughingstock at the literary festival.”

Synonyms

  • doggerel verse
  • nonsense verse

Antonyms

  • elegy
  • ode