burlesque

/bɜːlˈɛsk/

/bɝˈɫɛsk/

Burlesque

a form of theatrical entertainment that involves caricature and parody, often combining elements of comedy, music, dance, and striptease

an absurd or comically exaggerated replication of a literary or dramatic work

synonyms : lampoon

to burlesque

MAIN VERB

make a parody of

synonyms : parody

burlesque

relating to or characteristic of a burlesque

Examples

1. Welcome to Burlesque!

2. See that night, gritty burlesque.

3. Was that the burlesque theater?

4. So burlesque is a classic striptease.