kamikaze

/kɑːmɪˈkɑːzeɪ/

IPA: /K AA0 M AH0 K AA1 Z IY0/

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
One who takes excessive risks, as for example in a sporting event.
4
A cocktail made of equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice.
5
A deliberate wipeout.

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.

adjective

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