burlesque
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Synonyms: Noun
caricature, parody, put-on, rib, send-up, spoof, takeoff, travesty
Synonyms: Verb
caricature, do, imitate, mimic, mock, parody, send up, spoof, travesty
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Noun
The book is a burlesque of Victorian society. a writer whose burlesque often bordered on cruelty Several important 20th-century performers got their start in burlesque.Verb
burlesquing the teacher's nervous tic isn't very nice
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Their date was hot like fire at the burlesque show Little Miss Nasty. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Jenna Dewan and Boyfriend Steve Kazee Just Had the Hottest Date Ever," 22 Feb. 2019 Boyfriend combines high-speed rap screeds with tongue in cheek burlesque dancing to achieve one of the most unique vibes in the music biz. — Doug Maccash, NOLA.com, "Burlesque rapper Boyfriend blows away Jazz Fest 2018," 5 May 2018 When the Phil is off, expect to see touring bands, comedians, and local burlesque or variety shows; keep an eye out for a new addition to the programming: classic movies backed by a live orchestra, a local favorite. — Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, "15 Best Things To Do In New Orleans," 4 Mar. 2018 On an online resume, Sayoc described himself as a booker and promoter for burlesque shows. — Michael Biesecker, The Seattle Times, "Bomb suspect: Ex-stripper with cash problems, Trump devotion," 27 Oct. 2018 Florida often mashes up references in bizarre and absurd ways, so the character of Lady Voldemort doing burlesque was perfect for a gig at San Fran fixture Oasis. — Gabe Bergado, Teen Vogue, "Drag Performer Florida Man Slays Ariana Grande's "Dangerous Woman" as Lady Voldemort from "Harry Potter"," 8 Oct. 2018 Sip an Old Fashioned while enjoying one of Skull's iconic burlesque shows. — Kristin Luna, Condé Nast Traveler, "14 Best Bars in Nashville," 27 Feb. 2018 The History Besides the waves of Cubans that Union City has attracted over the years, earning it the nickname Havana on the Hudson, the city has also been home to Hudson County’s burlesque and vaudeville scene. — New York Times, "Union City, N.J.: Close to the City, but Still Affordable," 9 May 2018 The Heathens takes a rock 'n' roll, B-movie culture approach to burlesque and eschews elaborate theatrical settings for irreverent, raucous gigs staged in bars. — John Petkovic, cleveland.com, "Red Hot Heathens burlesque troupe celebrates 7th birthday at Richland Cafe," 27 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'burlesque.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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