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butoh en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From Japanese 舞踏 (butō). The trailing “h” is to indicate the pronunciation; compare bokeh.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A form of Japanese contemporary dance.
    • She’s a butoh dancer.

butoh en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay butuh.

Meanings

  1. (Manglish, Singlish, colloquial, vulgar) Penis
  2. (Manglish, Singlish, colloquial, vulgar) Term of abuse.

Forms

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butoh Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

lanjiao