burlesque

Phonetic Respelling: [ ber-lesk ]

Definition:

n. a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns; v. make a parody of

Sentence:

He acted in a burlesque.

More example sentences:

He acted in a burlesque.

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Synonyms:

bawdyshow; vaudeville; spoof; parody; mock

Antonyms:

seriousness

How many syllables in burlesque?

2 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide burlesque into syllables:

bur-lesque

Burlesque rhymes:

One Syllable Rhymes
- beske
- desk
- esque
- geske
- jeske
- keske
- leske
- meske
- reske
- teske
- yeske
Two Syllable Rhymes
- grotesque
- levesque
Three Syllable Rhymes
- kafkaesque
- reaganesque
- romanesque
- statuesque

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