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put-on vs burlesque

burlesque vs put-on

put-on and burlesque both are nouns.

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

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

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

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