burleske

Definitions of burleske
  1. noun
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
    synonyms: lettergreepraadsel, parodie, persiflage, travestie, woordraadsel
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    type of:
    karikatuur, schertsbeeld, spotbeeld
    a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
  2. noun
    a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
    synonyms: klucht
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    type of:
    kijkspel, performance, schouwspel, show, tableau, tafereel, toneel, toneeltje, vertoning, voorstelling
    a social event involving a public performance or entertainment
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