A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.
A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion.
A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.
To make a burlesque parody of.
To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language.
The genre of such works, and the art of producing them.
A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.
A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.