"Berkleyesque" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Berkleyesque [comparative], most Berkleyesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Berkley + -esque, from Busby Berkley. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Berkley|esque}} Berkley + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Berkleyesque (comparative more Berkleyesque, superlative most Berkleyesque)
  1. In the choreographic style of Busby Berkley, involving elaborate geometric patterns creating a kaleidoscopic effect, usually by large numbers of showgirls. Wikipedia link: Busby Berkley
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