word
Literary
pastiche
pas-TEESH
pæˈstiːʃListen
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pastiche
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Dictionary meaning
An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period.
History and origin
French/Italian — 'pastiche' (medley, imitation).
Examples
- The film was a loving pastiche of 1950s Hollywood musicals.
Common mispronunciations
PAS-tishpas-TITCH
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