burlesque vs deferential

burlesque

noun
  • A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion. 

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

  • A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s. 

verb
  • To make a burlesque parody of. 

  • To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language. 

deferential

adj
  • Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions. 

  • Of, or relating to the vas deferens. 

  • Respectful and considerate; showing deference. 

How often have the words burlesque and deferential occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )