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banzai

/ˈbɑːnˈzaɪ/

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What does banzai mean?

adjective

  1. Thrill-seeking; wild.

interjection

  1. A cry or cheer of enthusiasm, or to celebrate victory.

noun

  1. A cry or cheer of "banzai", to express enthusiasm or celebrate victory.
More meanings (2)

noun

  1. Clipping of banzai charge.

verb

  1. To carry out a banzai charge (against).
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IPA pronunciation

/ˈbɑːnˈzaɪ/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈbænˈzaɪ/

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