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What is Burlesque?
- A literary or dramatic work that ridicules a subject either by presenting a solemn subject in an undignified style or an inconsequential subject in a dignified style. See Synonyms at caricature.
Una obra literaria o dramática que ridiculiza a un sujeto ya sea presentando un tema solemne en un estilo indigno o un tema intrascendente en un estilo digno. Ver sinónimos en la caricatura.
- A ludicrous or mocking imitation; a travesty: The antics of the defense attorneys turned the trial into a burlesque of justice.
Una imitación ridícula o burlona; una farsa: Las travesuras de los abogados defensores convirtieron el juicio en un burlesco de justicia.
- A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.
Un espectáculo de variedades caracterizado por una amplia comedia ribald, baile y striptease.
- To imitate mockingly or humorously: "always bringing junk . . . home, as if he were burlesquing his role as provider” ( John Updike).
Para imitar burlonamente o con humor: "siempre trayendo basura... en casa, como si estuviera burlesqueando su papel de proveedor" (John Updike).
- To use the methods or techniques of burlesque.
Utilizar los métodos o técnicas de burlesque.