Travesty Definition & Meaning
travesty
- noun
- a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
- a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
- verb
- make a travesty of
"Travesty" in song lyrics
See how travesty is used in real songs:
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"What a travesty"
The Grouch — Crumble Your Tower -
"Your permanent murder's a travesty"
Necro f/ John Tardy — Insaneology -
"Personalities peep my travesty"
Shaquille O'Neal f/ Deadly Venoms — The Bomb Baby
Words that rhyme with travesty
Usage tips for "travesty"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does travesty mean?
- a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way make a travesty of
- What part of speech is travesty?
- Travesty is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does travesty have?
- Travesty has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).