Kabuki

noun Ka·bu·ki \kə-ˈbü-kē, ˈkä-bü-(ˌ)kē\

: a traditional form of Japanese entertainment with singing and dancing

Full Definition of KABUKI

: traditional Japanese popular drama performed with highly stylized singing and dancing

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Japanese

First Known Use: 1899

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