burlesque synonyms

burlesque

n.

  1. Anything intending to mock

    parody, travesty, caricature, lampoon; see parody.

  2. A bawdy stage show

    show, theatrical entertainment, revue, vaudeville, burleycue*, strip*, burly*, topless show*, nudie*, girlie show*; see also performance 2, show 2. See syn. study at parody.

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