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toon
Plural
cartoons
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a humorous drawing on the topics that are covered in the news, usually published in a newspaper or magazine
A cartoon is a funny drawing that comments on current events, often found in newspapers or magazines. These drawings use humor and exaggeration to make a point or provide opinions about the news topics of the day. They often include recognizable characters, exaggerated images of public figures, and witty text to emphasize the silliness or unexpected twists in various situations. Cartoons are a popular form of humor, providing both entertainment and understanding of political, social, and cultural issues.
- Each issue features a cartoon that comments on current events.
- The newspaper's cartoon poked fun at the recent political debate.
- The editorial cartoon made light of the latest sports controversy.
- She collects cartoons that reflect political and social issues.
- Cartoons often use satire to comment on social and political issues.
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a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects
A cartoon is a movie or TV show created by photographing a series of drawings or models instead of using real people or objects. In this type of animation, characters and scenes are illustrated in a stylized manner, and each frame is slightly different from the last. When these frames are played in sequence, they create the illusion of movement and action. Cartoons often focus on entertaining stories and can vary in style and complexity.
- My all-time favorite cartoon is 'Tom and Jerry'.
- She is an animator for a popular cartoon series.
- The cartoon is known for its colorful animation and funny characters.
- The new cartoon on TV is loved by both kids and adults.
- When I was a little girl, I used to watch cartoons every Saturday morning.
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a full-scale preparatory drawing made by an artist as a guide for creating a painting or other artwork