English to English

travesty

('tr/&/v/I/st/i/ )

adjective (a)

Disguised by dress so as to be ridiculous; travestied; - - applied to a book or shorter composition.(adjective)

source: webster1913

noun (n)

a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations(noun.communication)

Synonym:
farce, farce comedy

source: wordnet30
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way(noun.communication)

Synonym:
burlesque, charade, lampoon, mockery, parody, pasquinade, put-on, sendup, spoof, takeoff

source: wordnet30
A burlesque translation or imitation of a work.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

make a travesty of(verb.creation)

source: wordnet30
To translate, imitate, or represent, so as to render ridiculous or ludicrous.(verb)

source: webster1913

Advertisement

Bookmark This Site