Burlesque — synonyms, definition

1. burlesque (Noun)

burly caricature cartoon charade comedy comic drama drama exaggeration farce fun horseplay imitation interlude lampoon mimic mimicry mockery nonsense parody pasquinade • • •

burlesque (Noun) — A theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humour; 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.

caricature imitation impersonation show

2. burlesque (Verb)

ape caricature copy counterfeit imitate impersonate lampoon mime mimic parody ridicule satirize take-off travesty

burlesque (Verb) — Make a parody of.

mock travesty

3. burlesque (Adjective)

burlesque (Adjective) — Relating to or characteristic of a burlesque. ex. "burlesque theatre"