Reference meaning
burlesque
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a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
Other meanings
2. noun
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
3. verb
make a parody of
4. adjective
relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
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