Burlesquer
/bɜːrˈlɛskər/noun
A person who performs, writes, or creates burlesque.
Did you know?In English, burlesque originally referred mainly to literary and theatrical parody—not striptease—and its ultimate source, Italian burla, means “joke” or “mockery.”
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
Italian
burla
“A joke, prank, or act of mockery.”
16th Century
Italian
burlesco
“Mocking, joking, or relating to comic imitation.”
17th Century
French
burlesque
“A comic style that imitates and ridicules serious subjects.”
17th Century
English
burlesque
“A literary or theatrical parody, often deliberately treating elevated subjects in a ridiculous manner.”
19th Century
English
burlesquer
“A person who produces or performs burlesque.”
Modern English
English
burlesquer
“A performer, writer, or creator specializing in burlesque.”
Explore more surprising origins