noun

1. any broadly comic or satirical imitation, as of a writing, play, etc.; derisive caricature; parody
2. ☆ a sort of vaudeville characterized by low comedy, striptease acts, etc.

Etymology: Fr < It burlesco < burla, a jest, mockery

adjective

1. derisively or comically imitating
2. ☆ of or connected with burlesque (vaudeville)

transitive verb, intransitive verb burlesqued -·lesqued′, burlesquing -·lesqu′·ing