진지한 주제를 익살스럽게 풍자하거나 과장하여 흉내 낸 문학 또는 연극 작품.
A literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation.
예문:
"The play was a brilliant burlesque of Victorian social etiquette."
"The film serves as a clever burlesque of 1950s science fiction movies."
저속한 농담이나 익살스러운 노래, 스트립쇼 등을 포함하는 통속적인 희가극 쇼.
A type of variety show characterized by broad humor, ribald comedy, and often striptease performances.
예문:
"The old theater used to host popular burlesque shows every Friday night."
"Modern burlesque has seen a revival as a form of feminist performance art."
남의 말투나 행동 등을 익살스럽게 흉내 내어 희화화하다.
To imitate in a humorous or derisive manner; to make something appear absurd through exaggeration.
예문:
"The comedian burlesqued the president's speech patterns to great effect."
"The cartoonist burlesqued the senator's features, giving him an enormous nose."