Burlesque and Jest

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Burlesque noun - A work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect.

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Jest and burlesque are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jest" instead the word "Burlesque" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Word: burlesqued

Jest noun - Something said or done to cause laughter.

Usage example: laughed politely at his feeble jest about his pet mosquito

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Burlesque and jest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burlesque" instead the word "Jest" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: jesting, jested, jester, jestingly

ironic burlesque

ironic jest

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