Burlesqued: meaning, definitions and examples
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burlesqued
[ bɜːrˈlɛskt ]
comedic performance
To burlesque is to perform a comedic or exaggerated imitation of someone or something, often for the purpose of satire or humor. The act usually involves mimicking behaviors and characteristics in a playful manner. Burlesqued performances can be theatrical, dance-based, or parodic, and they engage the audience through humor and a sense of irony. This term is commonly used in the context of theater and performing arts.
Synonyms
impersonated, mocked, parodied, satirized.
Examples of usage
- The comedian burlesqued a famous movie scene.
- She burlesqued the politician's speech during the show.
- The dance group burlesqued classic ballet performances.
- He burlesqued the stereotypes present in the media.
- The show burlesqued real-life events to provide humor.
Translations
Translations of the word "burlesqued" in other languages:
🇵🇹 burlescado
🇮🇳 बुर्लेस्क किया हुआ
🇩🇪 burleskiert
🇮🇩 diburléskan
🇺🇦 бурлескований
🇵🇱 burleskowy
🇯🇵 バーレスク化された
🇫🇷 burlesqué
🇪🇸 burlescado
🇹🇷 burlesk yapılmış
🇰🇷 버를레스화된
🇸🇦 مُهَزَل
🇨🇿 burlesknutý
🇸🇰 burlesknutý
🇨🇳 滑稽化的
🇸🇮 burleskiran
🇮🇸 burleskað
🇰🇿 бурлескке айналдырылған
🇬🇪 ბურლესკირებული
🇦🇿 burlesk edilmiş
🇲🇽 burlescado
Etymology
The word 'burlesque' originates from the Italian term 'burlesco', which means 'to make fun of'. This term was derived from 'burla', meaning 'a joke' or 'a trick'. It entered the English language in the late 17th century and has been used to describe a style of humorous theatrical entertainment that typically exaggerates and parodies serious subjects. By the 19th century, burlesque evolved into a specific form of variety show that included music, dance, and comedy, often featuring scantily clad performers. Over time, 'burlesqued' became a verb to describe the action of performing in this comedic manner. The art form remains popular today, often associated with modern revivals that celebrate its theatrical roots and embrace its tradition of satire and humor.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,699, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.