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burlesque

noun

/bɜːrˈlɛsk/

Meaning

A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.

The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.

parody, satire, caricature, mockery, skit

seriousness, sincerity, gravity

burlesque show, burlesque performance, comic burlesque, satirical burlesque

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