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noun Download 🔗Share A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion. Examples : "The student's presentation, meant to be a serious analysis of the poem, unintentionally burlesques the poet's intended meaning with its exaggerated delivery and absurd interpretations. " entertainment literature art style culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading