burlesque show
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8.1
- noun
- /bɜrˈlɛsk ʃoʊ/
- NSFW
:
espectáculo burlesco
- I've not performed at any burlesque shows this year, but I'm planning to remedy that in 2013 by performing a silk fan routine to Moon River at the Valentine's show.
Like I I don't see the appeal in like drag or burlesque shows.
- Like I I don't see the appeal in like drag or burlesque shows.
Examples
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A burlesque show is a combination of a variety show, with a little more spice to it.
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The burlesque show began.
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You know, why would people come to see a burlesque show at noon?
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Man: Say, ain't you with that new burlesque show down at The Grand?
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Ms. Nova's burlesque shows are Vegas quality!
Blog text (6) -
Burlesque shows at that time showed novelty acts.
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We are getting ready for our last burlesque show of the year, and it's time to mingle, publicize, and hang out with our adoring fans.
Blog text (4) -
There's a burlesque theater Where the gang loves to go To see Queenie the cutie Of the burlesque show
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R&B singer Akon discovered Gaga while she was performing a burlesque show that she created, called "Lady Gaga and the Starlight Revue."
Blog text (14) -
The burlesque show featured hilarious sketches and talented dancers, making it an unforgettable night.
Synonyms
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9.3
A stage show with comic skits, music, and often dancers who remove clothing
How Provocative
- Offensive
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8.0
- NSFW
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8.1
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7.2
- Archaic
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8.6
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3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'burlesque' denotes a type of comic/provocative performance and 'show' denotes a staged event, so together they mean a staged event of the burlesque type. This noun+noun composition is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Burlesque show comes from the word burlesque, which may come from an Italian word meaning 'joke' and was used for stage acts that made fun of serious plays. Over time those acts added comic sketches and surprising, often 'sexy' dances, so today a burlesque show means a theatrical performance that mixes humour and playful, adult entertainment.