Kamikaze means: An attack requiring the suicide of the one carrying it out, especially when done with an aircraft.. It touches on mental-health themes; if your teen uses it about themselves, a calm, non-judgemental check-in is worthwhile rather than a confrontation about the word itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
kamikaze
An attack requiring the suicide of the one carrying it out, especially when done with an aircraft.
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BlueskyMay 2026
#Headline of the Day Speculation over secret US fleet of 'kamikaze dolphins' grows after odd Pete Hegseth admission - Mail
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BlueskyMay 2026
I really hope kamikaze dolphins aren't a thing. #LBC
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BlueskyMay 2026
Kamikaze dolphins Sharks with laser beams Torpedo turtles Exploding lobsters Crab grenades Whale rockets Whelk bombers Mined porpoises Cod with night vision Robo-prawns Octopus stink bombs Turbo eels Mecha-squid
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BlueskyMay 2026
Russia struck a kindergarten in Sumy with two kamikaze drones. Do not look away.
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BlueskyMay 2026
Kamikaze dolphins... Yes, they're a thing. Listen to Dr Josh Milburn (@joshmilburn.bsky.social), on BBC Radio 5, explain what they have to do with Donald Trump's war in Iran. From 43:24 👇 bit.ly/4f1lE3Z
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
An attack requiring the suicide of the one carrying it out, especially when done with an aircraft.
The Ukrainians themselves have been using kamikaze drones to strike against Russian targets – and asked their allies to supply them with more of these deadly weapons.
Origin: , from + ; which originally referred to the typhoon that destroyed the Mongol navy attacking Japan in 1281. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents
Kamikaze means: An attack requiring the suicide of the one carrying it out, especially when done with an aircraft.. It touches on mental-health themes; if your teen uses it about themselves, a calm, non-judgemental check-in is worthwhile rather than a confrontation about the word itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
kamikaze means: An attack requiring the suicide of the one carrying it out, especially when done with an aircraft.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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“Are "kamikaze dolphins" the latest conspiracy theory to try and deflect attention away from the Epstein Files?”
— Bluesky· May 2026“The most frightening thing about kamikaze dolphins is WHERE ARE THE EPSTEIN FILES?”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Hegseth and Caine pressed on reports of ‘kamikaze dolphins’ in Iran waters: ‘Like sharks with laser beams?’ https://www.europesays.com/iran/98959/ Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Why is the Pentagon talking about "kamikaze dolphins"? 😭 I swear they all got lobotomized.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(countable) One who carries out a suicide attack, especially with an aircraft.
Only top-shelf liquor is served, though Sasha refuses to serve drinks he deems fratlike. These include woo woos, kamikazes and shots of any kind.
Cluster: violence
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“Ukraine hit a factory 1,000 km inside Russia that makes electronics for Russian tanks, air defense systems and drones. A cruise missile struck first, then kamikaze drones followed. defence-blog.com/ukraine-stri...”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(countable) A vehicle used for a suicide attack, especially an aircraft.
The Ukrainians themselves have been using kamikaze drones to strike against Russian targets – and asked their allies to supply them with more of these deadly weapons.
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“#Headline of the Day Speculation over secret US fleet of 'kamikaze dolphins' grows after odd Pete Hegseth admission - Mail”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I really hope kamikaze dolphins aren't a thing. #LBC”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Kamikaze dolphins Sharks with laser beams Torpedo turtles Exploding lobsters Crab grenades Whale rockets Whelk bombers Mined porpoises Cod with night vision Robo-prawns Octopus stink bombs Turbo eels Mecha-squid”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Russia struck a kindergarten in Sumy with two kamikaze drones. Do not look away.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Kamikaze dolphins... Yes, they're a thing. Listen to Dr Josh Milburn (@joshmilburn.bsky.social), on BBC Radio 5, explain what they have to do with Donald Trump's war in Iran. From 43:24 👇 bit.ly/4f1lE3Z”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Why is this section here?
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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