kamikaze

UK
/ˌkæmɪˈkɑːzi/
US
/ˌkɑːmɪˈkɑːzi/

Translations

kamikazenoun
kamikazes
pl
UK
/ˌkæmɪˈkɑːzi/
US
/ˌkɑːməˈkɑːzi/
The kamikaze pilots were known for their suicide missions during World War II.
Пилоты-камикадзе были известны своими самоубийственными миссиями во время Второй мировой войны.
Synonyms
suicidal pilot
self-destructive person
reckless individual
kamikazeadjective
more kamikaze
Comp.
most kamikaze
Super.
UK
/ˌkæmɪˈkɑːzi/
US
/ˌkɑːmɪˈkɑːzi/
He made a kamikaze decision to invest all his savings in a risky venture.
Он принял камикадзе-решение вложить все свои сбережения в рискованное предприятие.

Definitions

kamikazenoun
A Japanese aircraft loaded with explosives and making a deliberate suicidal crash on an enemy target.
During World War II, kamikaze pilots were used in desperate attempts to damage Allied ships.
A person or thing that behaves in a wildly reckless or destructive manner.
The driver was a kamikaze on the road, weaving in and out of traffic at high speeds.
A Japanese pilot trained to carry out a deliberate suicidal crash attack during World War II.
The kamikaze steered his plane directly into the battleship.
kamikazeadjective
Recklessly or dangerously self-destructive; having a disregard for personal safety.
His kamikaze approach to investing often led to significant losses.