Burlesque Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for burlesque.

burlesque

burlesque

/bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/

lampoon
travesty

Examples

a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

noun

a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

noun

make a parody of

verb

relating to or characteristic of a burlesque

adjective
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"Bird + Lesque. A bird dressed in fancy clothes, mocking people comically."

"Bird + Les Squeak. The bird tries to be funny, makes less squeak in a playful show."

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