travestie

Definitions of travestie
  1. noun
    the practice of adopting the clothes or the manner or the sexual role of the opposite sex
    synonyms: transvestie, transvestitisme
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    type of:
    gebruik, geplogenheid, gewoonte, mos, praktijk, praxis, usance, usantie, usus
    a customary way of operation or behavior
  2. noun
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
    synonyms: burleske, lettergreepraadsel, parodie, persiflage, woordraadsel
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    type of:
    karikatuur, schertsbeeld, spotbeeld
    a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
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