1. past tense of burlesque; to imitate or parody in a humorous or exaggerated way

Examples

• The comedy show burlesqued famous politicians with exaggerated impressions.
• She burlesqued the dramatic scene by overacting every gesture.
• The satirical magazine burlesqued current events with clever cartoons.
• He burlesqued the pompous speech by mimicking the speaker’s mannerisms.
• The theater troupe burlesqued classic plays to great comedic effect.
• Critics said the film burlesqued the original story beyond recognition.