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    burlesque
    /bəːˈlɛsk/

    noun

    • 1. an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody: "a novel which is a burlesque of the literary life"
    • 2. a variety show, typically including striptease: "burlesque clubs"

    verb

    • 1. parody or imitate in an absurd or comically exaggerated way: "a mock-heroic farce that burlesques the affectations of Restoration heroic drama"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBURLESQUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Burlesque is a type of writing or acting that makes something serious seem stupid and funny, or a type of theatre entertainment with funny acts and striptease. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of burlesque, and see examples and translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › burlesqueBurlesque Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Burlesque is a word that can be used as a noun, adjective, or verb to describe a humorous or derisive imitation of something. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related words of burlesque from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    Burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work that mocks or parodies serious or elevated subjects. Learn about the origins, types and forms of burlesque, from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Stravinsky and Stoppard.

  6. www.dictionary.com › e › burlesqueIs It Naughty Or Not? What “Burlesque” Actually Means

    Nov 26, 2010 · Burlesque is a type of variety show that is both provocative and comedic, featuring female dances, skits, and songs. Learn about its origin, evolution, and variations in this article from Dictionary.com.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › burlesqueBURLESQUE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    an artistic composition, especially literary or dramatic, that, for the sake of laughter, vulgarizes lofty material or treats ordinary material with mock dignity. Synonyms: farce, lampoon, satire. any ludicrous parody or grotesque caricature.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBURLESQUE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Burlesque is a type of writing or acting that makes something serious seem stupid and funny, or a type of entertainment that includes dancing and striptease. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of burlesque, and see examples and translations in different languages.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBURLESQUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Burlesque is a word that can mean a performance or a piece of writing that makes fun of something by copying it in an exaggerated way. It can also refer to a situation in real life that is like this, or a type of comedy show with striptease acts.