by Leapold Licktenstine March 05, 2017
Singing without a live orchestra or band. Originally meaning "without orchestra," it is a combination of Japanese "kara" meaning "empty/bare-handed" as in "karate", and the "okee" sound from the first syllable of "orchestra" as pronounced by Japanese.
The guy who thought up karaoke created a bar owner's dream, because as patrons provide their own entertainment by singing along with a machine, management saves a fortune by not hiring talented musicians.
by Joe Rodolico February 09, 2007
by Jo42069 November 19, 2018
Ashley: Hey mom i was wondering if i could do karao-
Mom: no
Ashley: Karaoke... But why?
Mom: cuz ur bad asf
Mom: no
Ashley: Karaoke... But why?
Mom: cuz ur bad asf
by Melly Jelly January 18, 2023
A kind of backwards talent contest where the aim is to sing to sing other peoples songs as badly as possible.
The true losers in karaoke are the people who try hardest.
The true losers in karaoke are the people who try hardest.
by Jarvis1000 August 16, 2005