satirist
nounUK /ˈsæt.ɪ.rɪst/
US /ˈsæt̬.ɚ.ɪst/
A satirist is a person who uses humor to make fun of silly or bad things.
The satirist wrote a funny story about the town's silly rules.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A writer who uses irony or ridicule to criticize people or ideas.
As a satirist, she poked fun at politicians in her weekly column.
3. An artist or performer whose work uses humor to expose foolishness.
The satirist's cartoon made everyone laugh at the mayor's mistake.
4. Someone known for making clever jokes that point out problems.
He became a famous satirist by teasing the news every night.