burlesque
20 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #23,778
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
verb
make a parody of
adjective
relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bɝːlˈɛsk/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural burlesques
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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