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burlesque

adjective noun verb

Relating to or characteristic of a burlesque

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
20

How it sounds

Pronunciation

bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk

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adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a burlesque

    “Burlesque theater”

noun

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

noun

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

verb

  1. Make a parody of

    “The students spoofed the teachers”

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Example Sentences

Burlesque theater
The students spoofed the teachers

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