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    Burlesque (en. Burlesque)

    /bʊrˈlɛsk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A work of art, a show, or a film that employs burlesque.
    The burlesque of this show made the whole audience laugh.
    Le burlesque de ce spectacle a fait rire toute la salle.
    A form of humor based on exaggeration and satire.
    His stand-up was an excellent example of burlesque.
    Son stand-up était un excellent exemple de burlesque.
    adjective
    Who deliberately and comically mocks a subject.
    The film was a perfect burlesque on politics.
    Le film était un burlesque parfait sur la politique.
    Practicing burlesque, especially in theater.
    She played a burlesque role in the play.
    Elle a joué un rôle burlesque dans la pièce.

    Etymology

    Of Italian origin 'burlesco', derived from 'burla' meaning joke.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to mock in a burlesque manner
    To create a parody or a comic satire of something.
    se moquer en burlesque
    a burlesque show
    A show that uses humor and comic drama.
    un spectacle burlesque

    Related Words

    comedy
    A theatrical or cinematic genre aimed at making people laugh.
    comédie
    parody
    Burlesque imitation of a work or style.
    parodie
    satire
    Work that critiques and ridicules human or social flaws.
    satire

    Slang Meanings

    An exaggerated humorous style.
    His sketch was so burlesque that we couldn't help but laugh.
    Son sketch était tellement burlesque qu'on ne pouvait s'empêcher de rire.
    To do something in an absurd or ridiculous manner.
    He really made it burlesque by trying to dance to that music.
    Il a vraiment fait du burlesque en tentant de danser sur cette musique.