burlesque
A derisive art form that mocks by imitationA derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.
» Some drag is burlesque; some isn't.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.
бурлескburlesk
(countable, uncountable)A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.
(countable, uncountable)A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion.
Burleske
- a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
- a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
Examples
9 sentencesSome drag is burlesque; some isn't.
We went to a burlesque show.
Tom and Mary went to a burlesque show.
French knickers are allowed in the world of burlesque.
I didn't know there was a burlesque club in this town.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from French burlesque, from Italian burlesco (“parodic”).Borrowed from French burlesque, from Italian burlesco (“parodic”).
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Forms
plural: burlesques| Singular | burlesque |
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Synonyms
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3 related wordsLessons for this word
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