Cartoon
noun
A simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way, or a piece of art made by creating a sequence of drawings, then displaying them quickly in order to create the illusion of movement.
My favorite cartoon is Tom and Jerry.
Often appears as...
- anime cartoon
- cartoon character
noun
A full-scale design for a picture or ornament, drawn on paper and then transferred to the material on which the artwork is to be executed.
The artist sketched a cartoon before painting the mural.
Often appears as...
- cartoon symbol
- cartoon sketch
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noun
A simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way, or a piece of art made by creating a sequence of drawings, then displaying them quickly in order to create the illusion of movement.
My favorite cartoon is Tom and Jerry.
Often appears as...
- anime cartoon
- cartoon character
noun
A full-scale design for a picture or ornament, drawn on paper and then transferred to the material on which the artwork is to be executed.
The artist sketched a cartoon before painting the mural.
Often appears as...
- cartoon symbol
- cartoon sketch
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Humor Emphasis
Cartoons often use humor or satire, exaggerating features or situations for effect.
Political cartoons exaggerate politicians' features to emphasize their traits.
Pro Tip 2/3Animation Understanding
'Cartoon' can mean a moving animation, usually associated with entertainment for children but enjoyed by all ages.
The cartoon series depicted superheroes saving the world.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Icon
Some cartoons become cultural icons and are recognized worldwide.
Mickey Mouse is a famous cartoon character known globally.
Pro Tip 1/3Humor Emphasis
Cartoons often use humor or satire, exaggerating features or situations for effect.
Political cartoons exaggerate politicians' features to emphasize their traits.
Pro Tip 2/3Animation Understanding
'Cartoon' can mean a moving animation, usually associated with entertainment for children but enjoyed by all ages.
The cartoon series depicted superheroes saving the world.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Icon
Some cartoons become cultural icons and are recognized worldwide.
Mickey Mouse is a famous cartoon character known globally.
Pro Tip 1/3Humor Emphasis
Cartoons often use humor or satire, exaggerating features or situations for effect.
Political cartoons exaggerate politicians' features to emphasize their traits.
Pro Tip 2/3Animation Understanding
'Cartoon' can mean a moving animation, usually associated with entertainment for children but enjoyed by all ages.
The cartoon series depicted superheroes saving the world.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Icon
Some cartoons become cultural icons and are recognized worldwide.
Mickey Mouse is a famous cartoon character known globally.
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How to start your own...
was three there is a program on TV about jobs most kids didn't know about when I understood that an animator makes the cartoons I saw on TV I immediately said that's what I want to be I don't know if I said mentally or out loud but that was a greatly defining moment in my life
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Why do we see illusions?...
They're activating mini-neurons all in a row. So, this is a version of what happens in real life and this another version of what happens in real life all the time. In fact, cartoonists know about this. They put these blur lines in their cartoons and it means to your motion.
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The deadly irony of...
From bombs to guns to cannons, gunpowder left its mark on the world in some pretty terrible ways, in contrast to the beautiful marks it can leave in the air. So, how does black powder propel fireworks into the sky? You might have seen old Westerns or cartoons
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My 5 lives as an artist...
I would do birthday parties, weddings, divorces, anything for anyone who wanted to use my services. But, most importantly, while I was traveling, I taught children cartooning, and in exchange, I learned how to be spontaneous. And mad and crazy and fun.
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Inside a cartoonist's...
But how can a medium that is on the surface so simple have so much influence and at times be so meaningful? Let's look at what a cartoon is. It starts with an idea. The idea can be verbal, written in words, or it can be visual. A visual idea is simply
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Liza Donnelly: Drawing...
has been to collaborate with international cartoonists, which I so enjoy, and it's given me a greater appreciation for the power of cartoons to get at the truth, to get at the issues quickly and succinctly. And not only that, it can get to the viewer
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Patrick Chappatte: The...
you guys are making my life miserable because track pads used to be round, a nice round shape. That makes a good cartoon. But what are you going to do with a flat track pad, those square things? There's nothing I can do as a cartoonist.
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The nurdles' quest for...
Meet the nurdles. They may be tiny, look harmless, and sound like a bunch of cartoon characters, but don't be fooled. These little guys are plotting ocean domination. Nurdles are some of the planet's most pervasive pollutants,
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The Man Behind a...
there was a Popeye cartoon when olive oil was walking on a building being built and every time she was about to step off a girder came that's my life my
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Filming Baby Sun Bears...
definitely forced nature you aren't you she reminds me of that cartoon
Video examples
How to start your own...
was three there is a program on TV about jobs most kids didn't know about when I understood that an animator makes the cartoons I saw on TV I immediately said that's what I want to be I don't know if I said mentally or out loud but that was a greatly defining moment in my life
Video examples
Why do we see illusions?...
They're activating mini-neurons all in a row. So, this is a version of what happens in real life and this another version of what happens in real life all the time. In fact, cartoonists know about this. They put these blur lines in their cartoons and it means to your motion.
Video examples
The deadly irony of...
From bombs to guns to cannons, gunpowder left its mark on the world in some pretty terrible ways, in contrast to the beautiful marks it can leave in the air. So, how does black powder propel fireworks into the sky? You might have seen old Westerns or cartoons
Video examples
My 5 lives as an artist...
I would do birthday parties, weddings, divorces, anything for anyone who wanted to use my services. But, most importantly, while I was traveling, I taught children cartooning, and in exchange, I learned how to be spontaneous. And mad and crazy and fun.
Video examples
Inside a cartoonist's...
But how can a medium that is on the surface so simple have so much influence and at times be so meaningful? Let's look at what a cartoon is. It starts with an idea. The idea can be verbal, written in words, or it can be visual. A visual idea is simply
Video examples
Liza Donnelly: Drawing...
has been to collaborate with international cartoonists, which I so enjoy, and it's given me a greater appreciation for the power of cartoons to get at the truth, to get at the issues quickly and succinctly. And not only that, it can get to the viewer
Video examples
Patrick Chappatte: The...
you guys are making my life miserable because track pads used to be round, a nice round shape. That makes a good cartoon. But what are you going to do with a flat track pad, those square things? There's nothing I can do as a cartoonist.
Video examples
The nurdles' quest for...
Meet the nurdles. They may be tiny, look harmless, and sound like a bunch of cartoon characters, but don't be fooled. These little guys are plotting ocean domination. Nurdles are some of the planet's most pervasive pollutants,
Video examples
The Man Behind a...
there was a Popeye cartoon when olive oil was walking on a building being built and every time she was about to step off a girder came that's my life my
Video examples
Filming Baby Sun Bears...
definitely forced nature you aren't you she reminds me of that cartoon
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Ernest Cline
American Novelist
I notice when I'm at a party where I don't know anybody - even if I have nothing in common with somebody - we can still talk because we were raised by the same TV and cartoons and movies.
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Harland Williams
Canadian Actor
I just tried to create a life for myself that's full of fun and fantasy and things that equal laughter. My life's been cartoons and comedy and acting, and it's just been a fun life, man.
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Gordon Smith
American Politician
Newspapers across the country and the world have published cartoons that have gone beyond reasonable differences of opinion and expanded into the realm of antisemitism.
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Jack McBrayer
American Actor
In cartoons and in improv, anything can happen. You can be any character you want. The rules of real life don't always apply.
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Walt Disney
American Businessman
I try to build a full personality for each of our cartoon characters - to make them personalities.
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Blake Farenthold
American Politician
I see our veterans as American heroes, not as cartoon characters.
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Joan Collins
American Actress
Yes, I love playing cartoony characters. Been known for that.
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Robert Crumb
American Artist
The fine-art world knows very little about the cartoon world.
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Billy Corgan
American Musician
I don't wanna play this kind of cartoon character anymore.
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Alex Hirsch
American Writer
Not a lot of people get to say, 'I'm a cartoon character.
Quote examples
Ernest Cline
American Novelist
I notice when I'm at a party where I don't know anybody - even if I have nothing in common with somebody - we can still talk because we were raised by the same TV and cartoons and movies.
Quote examples
Harland Williams
Canadian Actor
I just tried to create a life for myself that's full of fun and fantasy and things that equal laughter. My life's been cartoons and comedy and acting, and it's just been a fun life, man.
Quote examples
Gordon Smith
American Politician
Newspapers across the country and the world have published cartoons that have gone beyond reasonable differences of opinion and expanded into the realm of antisemitism.
Quote examples
Jack McBrayer
American Actor
In cartoons and in improv, anything can happen. You can be any character you want. The rules of real life don't always apply.
Quote examples
Walt Disney
American Businessman
I try to build a full personality for each of our cartoon characters - to make them personalities.
Quote examples
Blake Farenthold
American Politician
I see our veterans as American heroes, not as cartoon characters.
Quote examples
Joan Collins
American Actress
Yes, I love playing cartoony characters. Been known for that.
Quote examples
Robert Crumb
American Artist
The fine-art world knows very little about the cartoon world.
Quote examples
Billy Corgan
American Musician
I don't wanna play this kind of cartoon character anymore.
Quote examples
Alex Hirsch
American Writer
Not a lot of people get to say, 'I'm a cartoon character.
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