burlesqued

verb

past tense of burlesque
as in parodied
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of burlesquing the teacher's nervous tic isn't very nice

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  1. parodied
  2. imitated
  3. mocked
Verb
  • The couple was so famous that they were often parodied by TV comedians for their lavish lifestyle and Tammy Faye’s abundant makeup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The couple was so famous that they were often parodied by TV comedians for their lavish lifestyle and Tammy Faye's abundant makeup.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of parodied
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  • Clifford gates, however, can be imitated by a normal computer.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The rest of the industry watched with envy, then imitated the model.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of imitated
Verb
  • The stance has seen Newsom, who warns the passage of Prop 40 could see an exodus of the super rich from California, mocked and dismissed by fellow Democrats.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed mocked Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on Saturday, commenting on Portnoy's body and athleticism.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of mocked
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“Burlesqued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burlesqued. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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