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burlesquing

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present participle of burlesque

Synonyms of burlesquing

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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“Burlesquing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burlesquing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.

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