Definition: Mischaracterize is a term used to describe an exaggerating or misrepresenting someone's character or actions for the sake of comedic effect. It’s like making up a story where you say, "I saw him walking down the street carrying a heavy backpack and he was wearing sunglasses."
Here’s an example sentence using it: Mischaracterizing a friend: Sarah: "Hey, I heard you're not feeling very well today." Friend: "No, Sarah! I just had to leave town for a few days because of some important business." Mischaracterizing her: "Oh man, she's been really quiet lately. Maybe she needs to get back into the swing of things!" The first sentence was a mischaracterization - it didn't accurately describe Sarah’s recent behavior or health status. The second sentence was an example of how people might use mischaracterize to make a joke.
