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burlesque

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2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

burlesque

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burlesque is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, burlesque is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofburlesque

1noun
  • A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.

    Synonyms: lampoon, travesty

  • A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.
  • A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion.

    Synonyms: caricature, imitation

1verb
  • To make a burlesque parody of.
  • To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language.
1adjective
  • Parodical; parodic

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