Burlesk (en. Burlesque)

/būrleşk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of art that typically uses storytelling in a humorous manner.
The burlesque performance was full of comedy and satire.
Ang burlesk na pagtatanghal ay punung-puno ng katatawanan at satire.
A performance that offers an artistic display of women dressed sexily.
Burlesque shows often feature beautiful dances and outfits.
Ang mga palabas ng burlesk ay kadalasang nagtatampok ng magagandang sayaw at damit.
A style that appears ridiculous by using irony or satire on a serious subject.
This book is a burlesque commentary on politics.
Ang librong ito ay isang burlesk na komentaryo sa politika.

Etymology

Originating from the French word 'burlesque'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

burlesque show
Performance filled with comedy and entertaining aspects of life.
burlesk na palabas
burlesque dance
A form of dance that incorporates humorous elements.
burlesk na sayaw

Related Words

comedy
A form of art that aims to entertain and make people laugh.
komedya
satire
A form of art and literature that uses ridicule to highlight the absurdity of humanity or society.
satira

Slang Meanings

A dance or performance that combines humor and absurdity.
His burlesque show is full of funny scenes.
Ang burlesk na palabas niya ay puno ng mga nakakatawang eksena.
Representing something in a humorous way.
He made a burlesque of the serious movie, so everyone laughed.
Ginawa niyang burlesk ang seryosong pelikula, kaya't tumawa ang lahat.
A type of flirtatious or risqué performance.
They brought burlesque performers to their party.
Nagdala sila ng mga burlesk performer sa kanilang party.