bur·lesque bərˈlesk/ noun 1. an absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody. "the funniest burlesque of opera" synonyms: parody, caricature, satire, lampoon, skit, farce; More 2. a variety show, typically including striptease. "burlesque clubs" I should have done more research. Still my 'assumed' meaning is actually a [i]second[/i] definition of the word much along the lines of your [i]first[/i]. You're still at fault since all you did was type the word, it's completely out of context, so logically it can be taken either way, the most common understanding being the 2nd one presented.