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burlesque vs put-on

put-on vs burlesque

burlesque and put-on both are nouns.

burlesque is an adjective but put-on is not an adjective.

burlesque is a verb but put-on is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burlesque Yes Yes Yes No
put-on Yes No No No
As nouns, burlesque and put-on are synonyms defined as:
  • burlesque and put-on: a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
Other synonyms of burlesque include lampoon, mockery, parody, pasquinade, send-up, sendup, spoof, takeoff, travesty.
burlesque (noun) put-on (noun)
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
burlesque (adjective) put-on (adjective)
relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
burlesque (verb) put-on (verb)
make a parody of
Difference between burlesque and put-on

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