burlesque

US /bɝːˈlesk/
UK /bɝːˈlesk/
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1.

burla, parodia, farsa

an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody

:
The play was a burlesque of Shakespearean tragedy.
La commedia era una burla della tragedia shakespeariana.
His speech was a burlesque of political rhetoric.
Il suo discorso era una burla della retorica politica.
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spettacolo di burlesque, varietà

a variety show, typically including striptease

:
She performed in a classic burlesque show.
Si è esibita in uno spettacolo di burlesque classico.
The theater hosts weekly burlesque nights.
Il teatro ospita serate di burlesque settimanali.
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burlescare, parodiare, ridicolizzare

to parody or mock something in a humorous or exaggerated way

:
The comedian decided to burlesque the current political climate.
Il comico ha deciso di burlescare l'attuale clima politico.
They often burlesque classic literature in their performances.
Spesso burlescano la letteratura classica nelle loro performance.
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burlesco, parodistico, grottesco

relating to or characteristic of burlesque

:
The costumes were designed in a flamboyant and burlesque style.
I costumi erano disegnati in uno stile sgargiante e burlesco.
His performance had a distinctly burlesque quality.
La sua performance aveva una qualità distintamente burlesca.