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burlesque
Burlesque refers to a performance or farce that depends on exaggeration or to comedy that depends upon exaggeration for its humor. (noun)
- A play or comedy that exaggerates and makes fun of the drama in soap operas is an example of a burlesque show.
- A striptease act is an example of a burlesque show.
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