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Word: Burlesque
Speech Type: Noun
mid 17th century: from French, from Italian burlesco, from burla ‘mockery’, of unknown origin
bəːˈlɛsk
an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody
Short Definition:absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something
Examples:- a novel which is a burlesque of the literary life
- the argument descends into music-hall burlesque
a variety show, typically including striptease
Short Definition:variety show
Examples:- burlesque clubs
Word: Burlesque
Speech Type: Verb
bəːˈlɛsk
parody or imitate in an absurd or comically exaggerated way
Short Definition:parody or imitate in absurd or comically exaggerated way
Examples:- a mock-heroic farce that burlesques the affectations of Restoration heroic drama
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