burlesque

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/bɜːrˈlɛsk/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/bɚˈlɛsk/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(bər lesk′)

Inflections of 'burlesque' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
burlesques
v 3rd person singular
burlesquing
v pres p
burlesqued
v past
burlesqued
v past p

burlesque
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Sense: Anything intending to mock
Synonyms:
parody, travesty, caricature, lampoon, satire, mockery, imitation, impersonation, sham Collocations, aping
Sense: A bawdy stage show
Synonyms:
show Collocations, revue, cabaret, vaudeville, burleycue, strip Collocations, burly, topless show, nudie, girlie show, performance Collocations, theater, theatre Collocations (UK)


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