Noun
(often capitalized) A form of Japanese theatre in which elaborately costumed male performers use stylized movements, dances, and songs in order to enact tragedies and comedies.
(by extension, US) A stylized, pretentious, and often hollow performance; (especially) political posturing.
Kabuki (uncountable)
Alternative letter-case form of kabuki
A lot of my stories are inspired by Japanese folklore or literature or movies: I've done stories based on Kabuki and Noh plays, and on Kurosawa's 'Yojimbo' movies. Stan Sakai
Once I could drive, I spent all my time in the city going to metal shows. I missed the first couple of Metallica shows because I was lame. By the time I got into them, they were playing places like the Kabuki. Brian Posehn
I worked a lot in Chicago's theater scene as a fight choreographer. And so I do have a lot of experience in stage combat and also in Kabuki dance and Kabuki theater. Nick Offerman
1842–1868: Saruwaka-chō kabuki Male actors played both female and male characters. Source: Internet
A jōruri play may sacrifice the details of sets, puppets, or action in favor of the chanter, while kabuki is known to sacrifice drama and even the plot to highlight an actor's talents. Source: Internet
Braun congratulated them for beating the Kabuki Warriors twice. Source: Internet