noun
ktv
Ktv (noun) means Karaoke television, a form of interactive musical entertainment.
noun
1
Karaoke television, a form of interactive musical entertainment.
2
A karaoke venue with private rooms for singing.
"“Anyway, in order to take my mind off of the problem, my wife suggested we go to a KTV,” Su said."
— Peter Martel, Gator Tango and the Higgs Boson (2012)
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Etymology
From Chinese KTV. Late 1980s Taiwanese Pseudo-English initialism from Japanese カラオケ (karaoke) + English TV. Modelled after the earlier MTV "movie TV", which in turn repurposed the initialism from the earlier meaning "music TV", copied from the American cable TV network of that name. This term is chiefly used in mainland China, Taiwan and Cambodia and Chinese speakers globally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of ktv?
"ktv" (noun) means karaoke television, a form of interactive musical entertainment.
What are the different meanings of ktv?
"ktv" has 2 main meanings: 1. Karaoke television, a form of interactive musical entertainment; 2. A karaoke venue with private rooms for singing.
