1 definition by AddyxNLFTG

Noun: A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.

Adjective: Used to describe an old person to that old person after you have accidentally called them old in front of them and have no other way to cover up your mistake.
Definition 1:
Addy: Wow, that was one awesome burlesque show we went to!
Patrick: Yeah. It was so funny and those dancers were top notch!

Definition 2:
Patrick: Wow, I love the janitor.
Addy: Me too. She's such a sweet old lady.
Patrick: I know. She totally is.
Sweet Old Lady: Excuse me?! Sweet OLD lady?!
Patrick: *nervous* Uhm no!
Addy: *also nervous* Nooooo, we said sweet young... burlesque lady!
Sweet Old Lady: That's what I thought...
by AddyxNLFTG March 15, 2010
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