- [countable]
a performance or piece of writing which tries to make something look silly by representing it in a humorous way 滑稽讽刺表演（或作品） a burlesque of literary life 对文学生活的戏谑
- [uncountable]
a type of entertainment involving humorous acts, singing, dancing, etc. and often including striptease 滑稽娱乐（常有脱衣舞表演）
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from French, from Italian burlesco, from burla ‘mockery’, of unknown origin.