burlesque in German
burlesque in German is burlesk, Burleske — burlesque means a variety stage show combining comic sketches, musical numbers and striptease, associated with American theatres of the early twentieth century and revived since the 1990s as a knowingly retro, glamorous performance art.
burlesque in German
What does "burlesque" mean?
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noun A variety stage show combining comic sketches, musical numbers and striptease, associated with American theatres of the early twentieth century and revived since the 1990s as a knowingly retro, glamorous performance art.
"She performs burlesque at a supper club, feather fans and all."
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noun A piece of writing, music or theatre that mocks something serious by treating it in a deliberately mismatched way — grand subjects handled cheaply, or trivial subjects handled with mock grandeur.
"The poem is a burlesque of Homer, with the heroes squabbling over a tea trolley."
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verb To imitate something in an exaggerated, mocking way.
"The revue burlesqued every member of the cabinet in turn."
burlesque in a sentence
- She performs burlesque at a supper club, feather fans and all.
- The venue runs a burlesque night on the last Friday of the month.
- The poem is a burlesque of Homer, with the heroes squabbling over a tea trolley.
- His symphony ends with a burlesque of a military march.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "burlesque" in German?
"burlesque" in German is burlesk, Burleske. burlesque means: A variety stage show combining comic sketches, musical numbers and striptease, associated with American theatres of the early twentieth century and revived since the 1990s as a knowingly retro, glamorous performance art.
How do you use "burlesque" in a sentence?
Example: "She performs burlesque at a supper club, feather fans and all." In German, "burlesque" is burlesk, Burleske.
Are there other ways to say "burlesque" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "burlesque": burlesk, Burleske.
