Burles (en. Burlesque)
bur-les
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of art that uses satire or comedy in performance.
Burles contains parodies and humorous scenes.
Ang burles ay naglalaman ng mga parodiya at nakakatawang mga eksena.
A performance that often portrays sexual themes with humor.
The burles received much attention due to its colorful theme.
Nakatanggap ang burles ng maraming atensyon dahil sa kanyang makulay na tema.
A genre of art that aims to transform serious subjects into humorous forms.
Burles takes serious ideas and lightens the theme.
Gumagamit ang burles ng mga seryosong ideya at ginagawang magaan ang tema.
Etymology
The word 'burles' comes from the French 'burlesque' which refers to an art form that uses comedy and humor.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Burles of life
A depiction of life experiences in a humorous way.
Burles ng buhay
Related Words
comedy
A type of art focused on providing entertainment and laughter.
komedya
satire
A form of expression that uses humor to criticize.
satire
Slang Meanings
A person with a unique lifestyle, usually more fun or filled with mischief.
My friends are really burles, we are always joking and playing around.
Yung mga friends ko, mga burles talaga, lagi lang kasi kami nagbibiro at naglalaro.
Can also refer to a person who loves tricks or gimmicks.
Who wouldn't laugh at Rey, he's such a burles!
Sino ba naman ang hindi matatawa kay Rey, ang laking burles niya!
A group of friends who love fun and don't care.
My group of friends is all burles, there are no boring moments!
Yung barkada namin, puro burles, walang boring moments!