1. a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
2. a theatrical entertainment featuring striptease acts and comic skits
Usage: historical

1. involving ludicrous or mocking imitation

1. to imitate in a humorous or mocking way

Examples

• The comedy show featured a burlesque of famous political speeches.
• His burlesque performance of the opera singer had the audience laughing.
• The writer created a burlesque version of the classic fairy tale.
• The theater once hosted burlesque shows in the 1920s.
• She decided to burlesque the pretentious art critic in her play.
• The movie was a burlesque take on superhero films.
• The comedian’s burlesque style made even serious topics seem funny.