dunciad

ˈdʌnsiːɑːd

Definitions

1. noun

A satirical poem, especially one by Alexander Pope, that ridicules or mocks learning, literature, or the arts.

“The professor’s dunciad in the faculty meeting was a clever way to poke fun at the bureaucracy.”

Synonyms

  • mockery
  • satire

Antonyms

  • flattery
  • praise