Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kamikaze
noun
/ˌkæmɪˈkɑːzeɪ/
Definition
A kamikaze refers to a person or something that acts with reckless abandon, often to the point of self-destruction.
Examples
- During the war, many kamikaze pilots demonstrated bravery by carrying out their missions.
- His kamikaze approach to racing often left his competitors in awe.
Meaning
Originally, it was a term used during World War II to describe Japanese pilots who conducted suicide missions by flying their aircraft directly into enemy targets.
Synonyms
- suicidal
- reckless
- self-destructive
