kamikaze

/kɑːmɪˈkɑːzeɪ//ˌkæmɪˈkɑːzi/

noun

  1. 1

    An attack requiring the suicide of the one carrying it out, especially when done with an aircraft.

  2. 2

    One who carries out a suicide attack, especially with an aircraft.

  3. 3

    One who takes excessive risks, as for example in a sporting event.

  4. 4

    A cocktail made of equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice.

  5. 5

    A deliberate wipeout.

verb

  1. 1

    To destroy (a ship, etc.) in a suicide attack, especially by crashing an aircraft.

  2. 2

    To carry out a suicide attack, especially by crashing an aircraft.

  3. 3

    To fail disastrously.

adjective

  1. 1

    Suicidal, risking one's own life

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