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burlesque vs mockery

mockery vs burlesque

burlesque and mockery both are nouns.

burlesque is an adjective but mockery is not an adjective.

burlesque is a verb but mockery is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burlesque Yes Yes Yes No
mockery Yes No No No
As nouns, burlesque and mockery are synonyms defined as:
  • burlesque and mockery: a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
Other synonyms of burlesque include lampoon, parody, pasquinade, put-on, send-up, sendup, spoof, takeoff, travesty.
burlesque (noun) mockery (noun)
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) humorous or satirical mimicry
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way showing your contempt by derision
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
burlesque (adjective) mockery (adjective)
relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
burlesque (verb) mockery (verb)
make a parody of
Difference between burlesque and mockery

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