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burlesque

/bɚˈlɛsk/ · 9 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    relating to or characteristic of a burlesque

    burlesque theater

  2. noun

    a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)

  3. noun

    a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

  4. verb

    make a parody of

    The students spoofed the teachers

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