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Travestie

Description:

Travestie is a literary or theatrical work that exaggerates or parodies the style, form, or content of a serious work, artist, or genre. It is a form of entertainment that often involves cross-dressing and humorous imitation.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A literary or theatrical genre that mocks, satirizes, or imitates another work, artist, or genre.

2. The act or performance of portraying a character in a humorous or exaggerated manner, typically involving cross-dressing.

3. An outrageous or absurd imitation or representation of something.

Verb:

1. To imitate or parody something in a humorous or exaggerated manner, especially through cross-dressing.

2. To present or interpret a serious work or art in a mocking or distorted way.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The play was a hilarious travestie of a famous Shakespearian tragedy.
2. The actor's travestie of the queen drew roaring laughter from the audience.
3. His performance was a ridiculous travestie of a professional dance routine.

Verb:

1. They decided to travestie the classic play, giving it a modern and comedic twist.
2. The comedian regularly travesties popular songs, creating hilarious parodies.

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