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/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.
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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.