Associations to the word «Burlesque»

BURLESQUE, adjective. Parodical; parodic

BURLESQUE, noun. A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.

BURLESQUE, noun. A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.

BURLESQUE, noun. A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion.

BURLESQUE, verb. To make a burlesque parody of

BURLESQUE, verb. To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language.

BURLESQUE, noun. A theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease).

BURLESQUE, noun. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.

BURLESQUE, verb. Make a parody of; "The students spoofed the teachers".

BURLESQUE, adjective. Relating to or characteristic of a burlesque; "burlesque theater".