car·toon  (kär-tōōn') 
n. A drawing depicting a humorous situation, often accompanied by a caption. A drawing representing current public figures or issues symbolically and often satirically: a political cartoon.
A preliminary sketch similar in size to the work, such as a fresco, that is to be copied from it. An animated cartoon. A comic strip. A ridiculously oversimplified or stereotypical representation: criticized the actor's portrayal of Jefferson as a historically inaccurate cartoon.
v.
car·tooned, car·toon·ing, car·toons
v.
tr.
To draw a humorous or satirical representation of; caricature.
v.
intr.
To make humorous or satirical drawings.
[French carton, drawing, from Italian cartone, pasteboard; see carton.]
car·toon'ish, car·toon'y adj., car·toon'ist n. |
