burlesque English

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burlesque Noun

— Burlesque is a kind of humorous theatrical entertainment. Exaggeration, and vulgar songs and dance may occur. Burlesque is a vulgar copy of the respectable world.

burlesque

— adjective relating to or characteristic of a burlesque burlesque theater

— noun a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

— verb (= spoof, parody) make a parody of The students spoofed the teachers

— noun (= parody) a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

Synonyms burlesque synonyms

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burlesque English » English

parody

travesty

caricature

spoof

mockery

farce

low comedy

cartoon

takeoff

sendup

satire

put-on

pasquinade

lampoon

comedy

charade

variety show

travestry

take off

stultify

striptease

skit

send up

pleasantry

make fun

ludicrous

joke

jest

imitation

harlequin

grotesque

fun

farcical

befool

Topics burlesque topics

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Language and thought Communication Say Criticize

Mock

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  derisive mock (adj) sarcastic cutting satirical burlesque