kamikaze

UK /ˌkɑː.mɪˈkɑː.ziː/ US /ˌkɑ.mɪˈkɑ.zi/
noun 5verb 3adj 2

Definitions

noun

1

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

2

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

3

A vehicle used for a suicide attack, especially an aircraft.

Coupled with this were issues involving actually getting enough torpedoes out there to the fleet in the first place! Whilst they were a munition, a torpedo is far more complex and took far longer to build than a shell for a naval gun, even a battleship shell. Torpedoes, remember, are effectively small self-guiding kamikaze submarines, and, so, unless you have a large factory and an extensive production line going, you're only gonna see handfuls produced each year.

The Ukrainians themselves have been using kamikaze drones to strike against Russian targets – and asked their allies to supply them with more of these deadly weapons.

4

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

5

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

Only top-shelf liquor is served, though Sasha refuses to serve drinks he deems fratlike. These include woo woos, kamikazes and shots of any kind.

verb

1

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

2

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

3

To fail disastrously.

adj

1

Suicidal, risking one's own life.

Sheathed in helmets, gloves, and jackets, they look more like manic video game figures than humans. They weave through traffic and around double-decker buses at kamikaze velocity.

2

Having or showing reckless disregard for safety or personal welfare.

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