burlesque

Universal Words noun 1 [C] a performance or piece of writing which tries to make sth look ridiculous by representing it in a humorous way SYNPARODY: a burlesque of literary life 2 [U] (AmE) a type of entertainment, popular in the past in the US, involving humorous acts, singing, dancing, etc. and often including STRIPTEASE burlesque adjective [usuallybeforenoun]: The play was criticized for its burlesque treatment of serious issues.