burlesque


Definition: Meaning of, burlesque in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bəːˈlɛsk /

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burlesque burlesques
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  1. speech, acting, or writing in which a serious subject is made to seem silly or an unimportant subject is treated in a serious way
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  2. American English a performance involving a mixture of COMEDY and STRIPTEASE, popular in America in the past
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