Kabukis

[kah-boo-kee, kuh-, kah-boo-kee]

ka·bu·ki

[kah-boo-kee, kuh-, kah-boo-kee]
noun
1.
popular drama of Japan, developed chiefly in the 17th century, characterized by elaborate costuming, rhythmic dialogue, stylized acting, music, and dancing, and the performance of both male and female roles by male actors. Compare .
2.
(initial capital letter) Also called Grand Kabuki. public performances of this type of drama.

Origin:
1895–1900; < Japanese: orig., as v., to act dissolutely; usually written with phonograms that carry the meanings “song-dance-skill”
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Kabukis is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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