burlesque

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /bə(r)ˈlɛsk/

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• Hyphenation: bur‧lesque

Noun

Singular burlesque

Plural burlesques

1. (countable & uncountable) 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.

Verb

Plain form burlesque

Third-person singular burlesques

Past tense burlesqued

Past participle burlesqued

Present participle burlesquing

1. If you burlesque, you make a burlesque parody of something.