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Dictionary definition and meaning for burlesque

BURLESQUE

(noun) a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
synonyms : charade , lampoon , mockery , parody , pasquinade , put-on , sendup , spoof , takeoff , travesty
He was an expert at writing and directing parodies. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
The burlesque was a great success. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) make a parody of
"The students spoofed the teachers"
synonyms : parody , spoof
She parodied the famous song with great panache. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
"burlesque theater"
Burlesque theater was popular in his time. -added by naila_inlas

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(Tag: hindi..) burlesque..can be pronounced as bure log in hindi..wha do bad ppl do?? ridicule others..
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(Tag: ) ur-your,,that means ,mentioning to the same person ,who has said,,that means imitate.and ,how to imitate, imitate with a que(used in billiards)..
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