Menippean is a literary term that originated from the name Menippus, a satirist in ancient Greece. It's a term used to describe a type of satirical and philosophical writing that mocks various aspects of society. Some popular synonyms for Menippean include satirical, humorous, burlesque, parody, and ridicule. Satirical refers to the use of humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize or mock people's behavior, values, or social structures. Humorous is used to describe things that are funny or amusing. Burlesque refers to a form of entertainment that uses parody and exaggeration to entertain. Parody is used to describe a humorous or satirical imitation of something. Finally, ridicule refers to the act of making fun of someone or something in a mocking or critical way.