butoh
English
editEtymology 1
editFrom Japanese 舞踏 (butō). The trailing “h” is to indicate the pronunciation; compare bokeh.
Noun
editbutoh (uncountable)
- A form of Japanese contemporary dance.
- She’s a butoh dancer.
Etymology 2
editNoun
editbutoh (plural butoh)
- (Singapore, Malaysia, colloquial, vulgar) penis
- Synonym: lanjiao
- (Singapore, Malaysia, colloquial, vulgar) Term of abuse.
Anagrams
editMalay
editNoun
editbutoh
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