burlesques in English

noun

1

an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody.

the funniest burlesque of opera

synonyms: parody, caricature, satire, lampoon, skit, farce, sendup, takeoff, spoof, striptease, strip

2

a variety show, typically including striptease.

burlesque clubs

verb

1

cause to appear absurd by parodying or copying in an exaggerated form.

she struck a ridiculous pose that burlesqued her own vanity

noun

• parody, caricature, satire, lampoon, skit, farce, sendup, takeoff, spoof, striptease, strip
• sendup, parody, charade, pasquinade, put-on, travesty, takeoff, mockery, lampoon, spoof

verb

• parody, spoof

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