Associations to the word «Burlesque»
Noun
- Booking
- Epic
- Amusement
- Welcome
- Bondage
- Homer
- Candy
- Cherry
- Pin
- Acting
- Piece
- Shepherd
- Pudding
- Belle
- Playwright
- Sexuality
- Sally
- Susan
- Saloon
- Revival
- Rand
- Irving
- Dialogue
- Mae
- Casino
- Swing
- Stereotype
- Clemens
- Caesar
- Rough
- Slipper
- Hopper
- Polly
- Religion
- Burning
- Laughter
- Accent
- Strauss
- Ode
- Circuit
- Scene
- Ellen
- Inspiration
- Merry
- Buckingham
- Poetry
- Vegas
- Play
- Original
- Express
- Belly
- Or
- Freak
- Fame
- Dressing
- Satan
- Thumb
- Reel
- Elaine
- Duo
- Von
- Bishop
- Little
- Scenery
- Prince
- Starring
- Divorce
- Monroe
- Op
- Reader
- Orleans
- Devil
Adjective
Wiktionary
BURLESQUE, adjective. Parodical; parodic
BURLESQUE, noun. A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.
BURLESQUE, noun. A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.
BURLESQUE, noun. A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion.
BURLESQUE, verb. To make a burlesque parody of
BURLESQUE, verb. To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language.
Dictionary definition
BURLESQUE, noun. A theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease).
BURLESQUE, noun. A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
BURLESQUE, verb. Make a parody of; "The students spoofed the teachers".
BURLESQUE, adjective. Relating to or characteristic of a burlesque; "burlesque theater".
Wise words
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