Burlesquing
/bɜːrˈlɛskɪŋ/noun
Making fun of someone or something by exaggerating it in a comic or satirical way.
Did you know?Burlesque began as a literary and theatrical style of exaggerated parody, often using grand language to mock supposedly serious subjects.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
Italian
burlesco
“Comic, satirical, or mocking; literally associated with a joke or jest.”
16th Century
Italian
burla
“A joke, trick, jest, or mockery.”
17th Century
French
burlesque
“A comic or satirical style that imitates and exaggerates serious subjects.”
17th Century
English
burlesque
“A literary or theatrical parody.”
19th Century
English
burlesque
“A comic stage entertainment, often involving parody and extravagant performance.”
Modern English
English
burlesquing
“The present participle of burlesque: mocking through exaggerated imitation.”