n., adj., & v.
--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