butoh
English
Etymology 1
From Japanese 舞踏 (butō).
The trailing “h” is to indicate the pronunciation – compare bokeh.
Noun
butoh (uncountable)
- A form of Japanese contemporary dance.
- She’s a butoh dancer.
Etymology 2
From Malay butuh.
Noun
butoh (uncountable)
- (Singapore, Malaysia, colloquial, vulgar) penis
- Synonym: lanjiao
Usage notes
Used as a term of abuse.
Anagrams
- thoub
Malay
Noun
butoh
- (dialectal, Sambas) penis