Definition of "kamikaze" in English

noun

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

2. (countable) One who carries out a suicide attack, especially with an aircraft.

3. (countable) A vehicle used for a suicide attack, especially an aircraft.

4. (colloquial, countable) One who takes excessive risks, as for example in a sporting event.

5. (countable) A cocktail made of equal parts vodka, triple sec and lime juice.

6. (countable, surfing) A deliberate wipeout.

verb

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

2. (intransitive) To carry out a suicide attack, especially by crashing an aircraft.

3. (intransitive, slang) To fail disastrously.

adjective

1. Suicidal, risking one's own life.

2. Having or showing reckless disregard for safety or personal welfare.