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    Travesty

    /ˈtræv.ə.sti/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
    The play was a travesty of Shakespeare's original work.
    A violent or exaggerated imitation.
    His attempt to impersonate the singer was a complete travesty.
    A degraded or absurd version of something.
    The movie was a travesty of the classic novel it was based on.
    verb
    To represent something in a false or distorted way.
    The media travestied the facts in their reporting.

    Etymology

    From French 'travesti', meaning 'disguised' or ' disguised form of something'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    travesty of justice
    A situation where justice is grossly unfair or distorted.
    make a travesty of
    To distort or reduce something valuable to an absurd or ridiculous form.

    Related Words

    farce
    A comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay.
    parody
    An imitation of a particular writer, artist, or genre, exaggerating it deliberately to produce a comic effect.

    Slang Meanings

    A situation that is laughably absurd or ridiculous.
    The whole election process felt like a travesty.
    A botched or poorly executed attempt at something.
    His presentation was a travesty of good public speaking.