—n.
1 a humorous drawing in a newspaper, magazine, etc., esp. as a topical comment.
2 a sequence of drawings, often with speech indicated, telling a story (strip cartoon).
3 a filmed sequence of drawings using the technique of animation.
4 a full-size drawing on stout paper as an artist's preliminary design for a painting, tapestry, mosaic, etc.
—v.
1 tr. draw a cartoon of.
2 intr. draw cartoons.
Derivatives:
cartoonist n.
Etymology: It. cartone f. carta CARD(1)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.