Burlesque

Adjective

 * 1) parodical

Noun

 * 1) A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody
 * 2) A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.

Verb

 * 1) To make a burlesque parody of

Adjectives for Burlesque
credible; polite; modified; exuberant; profane; farcical; vulgar; risque.

Adverbs for Burlesque
broadly; racily; absurdly; comically; cleverly; ludicrously; bombastically; caustically; sarcastically; ironically; satirically; extravagantly; cuttingly; adroitly; drolly; farcically; politely; profanely; coarsely; laughably; monstrously; ridiculously; refreshingly; delightfully; oddly; bizarrely; preposterously; unpardonably; whimsically; quizzically; uproariously; clownishly; chaffingly; scurrilously; derisively; scoffingly; exquisitely; deftly; expertly.

Synonyms

 * lampoon, travesty

Derived terms

 * burlesquely

Thesaurus
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