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Definition of Travesty
1. Noun. A comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations.
2. Verb. Make a travesty of.
3. Noun. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Exact synonyms: Burlesque, Charade, Lampoon, Mockery, Parody, Pasquinade, Put-on, Sendup, Spoof, Takeoff
Generic synonyms: Caricature, Imitation, Impersonation
Derivative terms: Burlesque, Burlesque, Lampoon, Parodist, Parody, Spoof, Take Off
Generic synonyms: Caricature, Imitation, Impersonation
Derivative terms: Burlesque, Burlesque, Lampoon, Parodist, Parody, Spoof, Take Off
Definition of Travesty
1. a. Disguised by dress so as to be ridiculous; travestied; - - applied to a book or shorter composition.
2. n. A burlesque translation or imitation of a work.
3. v. t. To translate, imitate, or represent, so as to render ridiculous or ludicrous.
Definition of Travesty
1. to parody [v -TIED, -TYING, -TIES] - See also: parody
Medical Definition of Travesty
1. To translate, imitate, or represent, so as to render ridiculous or ludicrous. "I see poor Lucan travestied, not appareled in his Roman toga, but under the cruel shears of an English tailor." (Bentley) Origin: Travestied; Travesting. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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