burlesque
US /bɝːˈlesk/
UK /bɝːˈlesk/
1.
burla, parodia, farsa
an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody
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The play was a burlesque of Shakespearean tragedy.
La commedia era una burla della tragedia shakespeariana.
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His speech was a burlesque of political rhetoric.
Il suo discorso era una burla della retorica politica.
2.
spettacolo di burlesque, varietà
a variety show, typically including striptease
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She performed in a classic burlesque show.
Si è esibita in uno spettacolo di burlesque classico.
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The theater hosts weekly burlesque nights.
Il teatro ospita serate di burlesque settimanali.
1.
burlescare, parodiare, ridicolizzare
to parody or mock something in a humorous or exaggerated way
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The comedian decided to burlesque the current political climate.
Il comico ha deciso di burlescare l'attuale clima politico.
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They often burlesque classic literature in their performances.
Spesso burlescano la letteratura classica nelle loro performance.
1.
burlesco, parodistico, grottesco
relating to or characteristic of burlesque
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The costumes were designed in a flamboyant and burlesque style.
I costumi erano disegnati in uno stile sgargiante e burlesco.
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His performance had a distinctly burlesque quality.
La sua performance aveva una qualità distintamente burlesca.