caricature vs take off

caricature

verb
  • To represent someone in an exaggerated or distorted manner. 

adj
  • Having the characteristics of a caricature, grotesque. 

noun
  • A grotesque misrepresentation. 

  • In facial recognition systems, a face that has been modified to look less like the average face, and thus more distinctive. 

  • A pictorial representation of someone in which distinguishing features are exaggerated for comic effect. 

take off

verb
  • To imitate, often in a satirical manner. 

  • To depart. 

  • To absent oneself from (work or other responsibility), especially with permission. 

  • To quantify. 

  • To remove. 

  • To leave the ground and begin flight; to ascend into the air. 

  • To become successful, to flourish. 

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