burlesque
/bərˈlɛsk/
verb
- To imitate or mock something in an exaggerated, humorous way.
- The comedian burlesqued the politician's speech by repeating every gesture.
- The movie burlesques old horror films with over-the-top acting.
- They burlesqued the formal dinner by wearing silly hats and using funny voices.
noun
- A type of entertainment that uses humor, exaggeration, and imitation to mock something seriously, often in a theatrical show.
- The comedy troupe's burlesque of political debates was both funny and sharp.
- She performed in a burlesque that parodied famous movie scenes.
- The play was a burlesque of Victorian manners and made the audience laugh.
- A variety show, often featuring comic sketches, dance, and sometimes striptease, popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- She took a class on classic burlesque dance moves.
- Burlesque shows were once a common form of nightlife entertainment in big cities.
- The museum had an exhibit on the history of American burlesque.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or resembling burlesque; humorously exaggerated or mocking.
- He wrote a burlesque poem that made fun of love songs.
- The burlesque style of the painting made the serious subject seem ridiculous.
- The party had a burlesque theme with feather boas and comedic skits.