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burlesque

UK
/bɜːˈlɛsk/
US
/bɜrˈlɛsk/

Translations

burlesquenoun
burlesques
pl
UK
/bɜːˈlɛsk/
US
/bɜrˈlɛsk/
burlesqueSens littéraire ou théâtral : œuvre parodique et comique.
The play was a burlesque of the classic tragedy, filled with humorous twists and exaggerated characters.
La pièce était un burlesque de la tragédie classique, avec des rebondissements humoristiques et des personnages exagérés.
burlesqueDans le domaine du spectacle, désigne un numéro ou un spectacle de variétés comique.
The theater was famous for its burlesque performances, attracting audiences with its lively and entertaining acts.
Le théâtre était célèbre pour ses spectacles burlesques, attirant le public avec des numéros vivants et divertissants.
Synonyms
mockery
parody
satire
travesty
spoof
caricature
burlesqueverb
burlesqued
Past Simple
burlesqued
Past Participle
burlesquing
Gerund
parodierAu sens de tourner en ridicule par la parodie.
The comedian burlesqued the politician's speech, drawing laughter from the audience.
L'humoriste a parodié le discours du politicien, ce qui a fait rire le public.
Synonyms
parody
satirize
mock
ridicule
tease
burlesqueadjective
more burlesque
Comp.
most burlesque
Super.
UK
/bɜːˈlɛsk/
US
/bɜrˈlɛsk/
burlesqueDans le domaine du spectacle, de style burlesque.
She perfected the burlesque artistry that was popular on vaudeville stages.
Elle maîtrisait l'art burlesque qui était populaire sur les scènes de vaudeville.
burlesqueSe dit d'une imitation comique, exagérée ou parodique.
The play was a burlesque take on the classic fairy tale, filled with slapstick humor and witty dialogue.
La pièce était une version burlesque du conte classique, pleine d'humour burlesque et de dialogues pleins d'esprit.
Synonyms
ridiculous
comic
mock
satirical
parodic

Definitions

burlesquenoun
A literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation.
The play was a burlesque of the classic tragedy, filled with humorous twists and exaggerated characters.
A variety show characterized by broad comedy, dancing, and striptease.
The theater was famous for its burlesque performances, attracting audiences with its lively and entertaining acts.
burlesqueverb
To mock or parody in a humorous or exaggerated manner.
The comedian burlesqued the politician's speech, drawing laughter from the audience.
burlesqueadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a humorous and exaggerated imitation or parody.
The play was a burlesque take on the classic fairy tale, filled with slapstick humor and witty dialogue.
Of or relating to the style of entertainment featuring striptease, comedy, and variety acts.
She perfected the burlesque artistry that was popular on vaudeville stages.
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