as in parodied
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
this comedy sketch mindlessly travesties the hard work of relief workers around the world
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Their live performances in Sydney’s drag scene parodied hyper-masculinity and soon moved into artist-run spaces with installations and video works.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026 -
He was also parodied on Family Guy, Saturday Night Live and SCTV.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The fake audio clip imitated the principal using racist commentary, including statements that African-American students were unable to test their way out of a paper bag, according to charging documents.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The star imitated the lone star of Texas.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Gaudí’s radical, modernist designs were mocked in his lifetime but have subsequently been celebrated.—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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The bear designed on the flag was mocked by some, due to its closer resemblance to a pig.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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“Travestied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/travestied. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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