cartoon

/kɑrˈtun/
noun
  1. A humorous or satirical drawing, often in a newspaper or magazine.
    • The cartoon in the magazine showed a cat chasing a mouse.
    • She drew a cartoon of her teacher for the school paper.
    • The newspaper's editorial cartoon made fun of the politician.
  2. A film or television show made using animated drawings or computer graphics.
    • She wants to work as an animator for a cartoon studio.
    • The children watched a cartoon about a brave little train.
    • That cartoon has been a favorite for generations.
  3. A simple, exaggerated drawing used as a model for a painting, tapestry, or mural.
    • The artist created a cartoon before starting the large mural.
    • The tapestry was woven from a detailed cartoon.
    • Renaissance painters often used cartoons to plan their frescoes.
verb
  1. To draw a cartoon of someone or something.
    • The artist cartooned the mayor with a comically large nose.
    • She cartooned her friends in a funny style for their birthday cards.
    • He cartooned the scene from the park in his sketchbook.
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