word
Travesty
TRA-vuh-stee
/ˈtrævʌstiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
travesty
Dictionary meaning
A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Synonyms: burlesque
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