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Definition of Burlesque
1. Noun. A theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease).
2. Verb. Make a parody of. "The students spoofed the teachers"
Generic synonyms: Mock
Specialized synonyms: Travesty
Derivative terms: Parodist, Parody, Spoof
3. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of a burlesque. "Burlesque theater"
4. Noun. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Generic synonyms: Caricature, Imitation, Impersonation
Derivative terms: Lampoon, Parodist, Parody, Spoof, Take Off
Definition of Burlesque
1. a. Tending to excite laughter or contempt by extravagant images, or by a contrast between the subject and the manner of treating it, as when a trifling subject is treated with mock gravity; jocular; ironical.
2. n. Ludicrous representation; exaggerated parody; grotesque satire.
3. v. t. To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language.
4. v. i. To employ burlesque.
Definition of Burlesque
1. Adjective. parodical ¹
2. Noun. A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody ¹
3. Noun. A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s. ¹
4. Verb. To make a burlesque parody of ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Burlesque
1. [v -ESQUED, -ESQUING, -ESQUES]
Medical Definition of Burlesque
1. 1. Ludicrous representation; exaggerated parody; grotesque satire. "Burlesque is therefore of two kinds; the first represents mean persons in the accouterments of heroes, the other describes great persons acting and speaking like the basest among the people." (Addison) 2. An ironical or satirical composition intended to excite laughter, or to ridicule anything. "The dull burlesque appeared with impudence, And pleased by novelty in spite of sense." (Dryden) 3. A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion. "Who is it that admires, and from the heart is attached to, national representative assemblies, but must turn with horror and disgust from such a profane burlesque and abominable perversion of that sacred institute?" (Burke) Synonym: Mockery, farce, travesty, mimicry. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Burlesque
Literary usage of Burlesque
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Gentleman's Magazine (1871)
"Legitimate burlesque in composition consists in investing subjects or events
of “great ... Caricature in art is burlesque; comic pantomime is burlesque; ..."
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