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"tragesty"

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cattj · 29/12/2009 18:39

I have heard this fake 'word' several times in the last few months... and today for the first time on TV.

I assume it is a combination of 'tragedy' and 'travesty', said by someone who can't say either word properly.

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Heqet · 29/12/2009 18:41

Never heard of it! who on earth said it on tv?

cattj · 29/12/2009 18:43

On the news, reporter at an accident.

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