BURLESQUE
/bə(ɹ)ˈlɛsk/
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of BURLESQUE
A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.
A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.
A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion.
To make a burlesque parody of.
To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language.
Parodical; parodic
Word Details
Is BURLESQUE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BURLESQUE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BURLESQUE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BURLESQUE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | r | l | e | s | q | u | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BURLESQUE
100 words from the letters in BURLESQUE
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How to Use BURLESQUE in Word Games
BURLESQUE is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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