—n.
1 a comic imitation, esp. in parody of a dramatic or literary work. b a performance or work of this kind. c bombast, mock-seriousness.
2 US a variety show, often including striptease.
—adj. of or in the nature of burlesque.
—v.tr. (burlesques, burlesqued, burlesquing) make or give a burlesque of.
Derivatives:
burlesquer n.
Etymology: F f. It. burlesco f. burla mockery
Useful english dictionary. 2012.