humorous criticism; satirical comment; caricature
Refers to witty or sarcastic remarks, often in a literary or artistic context. Can also denote a satirical cartoon or caricature. Relatively rare in everyday conversation.
His satirical comments are always on point.
This caricature satirizes the politicians of that time.
Compound of 戯 (play, sport, jest) and 評 (criticism, comment). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word likely emerged in literary circles to describe humorous or satirical commentary.