Burlesque synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
The art of writing such works
A grotesque or farcical imitation for purposes of ridicule; burlesque
A representation, especially pictorial or literary, in which the subject's distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic or grotesque effect.
A written attack ridiculing a person, group, or institution.
Display or outward appearance:
revue
A type of musical show consisting of loosely connected skits, songs, and dances, often parodying topical matters
(Historical, countable) An entertainment in this style.
burleycue
(Informal) burlesque
An area of dense commercial development, often of a specified kind, along a thoroughfare
A bawdy stage show
topless show
A bawdy stage show
nudie
(Slang) A cheap film exploiting nudity and sex
girlie show
A bawdy stage show
performance (related)
An actor who plays comic parts
Any of various types of play or film with a more or less humorous treatment of characters and situation and a happy ending
A ludicrous, empty show; a mockery:
An actor or actress skilled in pantomime.
An organism that resembles another by mimicry.
An act of mocking; jibe; sneer
Words or actions intended to produce such laughter
The use of ridicule, sarcasm, irony, etc. to expose, attack, or deride vices, follies, etc.
A boisterous form of comedy marked by chases, collisions, and crude practical jokes.
A light parody or satire
factual (antonym)
historical (antonym)
A person or thing receiving or deserving ridicule
A hypocritical action, deceptive appearance, etc.
To imitate or mimic, especially in a thoughtless or inept way.
To copy exactly; reproduce:
do a takeoff on
respect (related)
same (related)
A lampoon, originally as published in public; a satire or libel on someone.
Something, such as a prank, intended as a hoax or joke; a spoof.
caricatural
Having the character of a caricature
parodic
Of, related to, or having the characteristics of parody.
comedietta
pasquin
A lampooner.
tragicomedy
A film, television show, or theatrical work combining elements of tragedy and comedy.
theatrical entertainment
A bawdy stage show
Find another word for burlesque. In this page you can discover 48 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for burlesque, like: parody, travesty, caricature, lampoon, show, revue, vaudeville, burleycue, strip, burly and topless show.