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Burlesque

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Definition

a type of performance that involves parodying or exaggerating serious works, often for comedic effect

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pasquinade mockery puton lampoon charade parody travesty sendup spoof takeoff mockery parody satire lampoon spoof caricature farce skit send-up takeoff travesty imitation ridicule joke jest gag quip wisecrack one-liner punchline

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