Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kabuki dance

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.59 in modern English

Syllables: kabuk-i -dance
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Simulated behavior on the part of politicians that is intended to give a false but alluring appearance; posturing.

Derogatory

Usage

Derogatory

Inflected Forms

kabuki dances (plural)

Synonyms

kabuki play kabuki theater

Questions

What does kabuki dance mean?: Simulated behavior on the part of politicians that is intended to give a false but alluring appearance; posturing.

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