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Dictionary definition and meaning for travesty

TRAVESTY

(noun) a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
synonyms : burlesque , charade , lampoon , mockery , parody , pasquinade , put-on , sendup , spoof , takeoff
He was an expert at writing and directing parodies. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
synonyms : farce , farce comedy
(verb) make a travesty of

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(Tag: ) travesty = trans + vest... change in clothes.. imitation but a poor one
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(Tag: ) TRAVESTY is a MOCKERY or an absurd or distorted imitation of the original.
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