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burlesque

/bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/

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

Examples :

"The school play was a burlesque of the principal's overly formal speeches, exaggerating his gestures and using silly voices. "
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Illustration burlesqued

burlesqued verb

/bɜːrlɛskt/ /bɜːrlɛskd/

To make a burlesque parody of.

"The comedian burlesqued the school principal's stern demeanor in his act. "

Illustration exaggerated

exaggerated verb

/ɛɡ-/

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

Illustration perversion

perversion noun

/pərˈvɜːrʒən/ /pɚˈvɝːʒən/

The action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement.

"The teacher's harsh criticism was a perversion of the intended constructive feedback. "

Illustration exaggerating

exaggerating verb

/ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪɾɪŋ/

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

"He was exaggerating when he said he waited in line for ten hours; it was probably only two. "

Illustration representation

representation noun

/ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

That which represents something else.

"The Venus of Willendorf was an early representation of the female body."

Illustration caricature

caricature noun

/ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /kəˈɹɪkətʃʊɚ/

A pictorial representation of someone in which distinguishing features are exaggerated for comic effect.

"The comedian's caricature of the school principal made the audience laugh. "

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striptease noun

/ˈstrɪptiːz/

The act of slowly taking off one's clothes to sexually arouse the viewer, often accompanied by music and in exchange for money.

"The club's main attraction was a striptease performed by a talented dancer. "

Illustration announcements

announcements noun

/əˈnaʊnsmənts/

An act of announcing, or giving notice.

"He raised his hand to make his announcement and said "Excuse me everyone, I have an announcement to make."

Illustration titillation

titillation noun

/ˌtɪtɪˈleɪʃən/

A pleasurable or sexually exciting sensation.

"The suggestive magazine cover offered a moment of titillation to the bored student waiting for the bus. "

Illustration entertainment

entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

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presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "