trav|es|ty

trav|es|ty
trav|es|ty «TRAV uh stee», noun, plural -ties, verb, -tied, -ty|ing.
–n.
1. any treatment or imitation that makes a serious thing seem ridiculous: »

The trial was a travesty of justice, since the judge and jury were prejudiced.

2. a) an imitation of a serious literary work or subject, done in such a way as to make it seem ridiculous. Travesty is a form of literary burlesque. b) writing of this kind: »

to be skilled in travesty.

–v.t.
to make (a serious subject or matter) ridiculous; imitate in an absurd or grotesque way.
╂[(originally) adjective < French travesti disguised, past participle of travestir to disguise < Latin trāns- over + vestīre to dress < vestis garment. Compare etym. under transvestism. (Cf. ↑transvestism)]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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