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
Russia struck a kindergarten in Sumy with two kamikaze drones. Do not look away.
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.
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 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.
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I really hope kamikaze dolphins aren't a thing. #LBC
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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(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.
“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...”
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(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.
“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”
“Russia struck a kindergarten in Sumy with two kamikaze drones. Do not look away.”
“I really hope kamikaze dolphins aren't a thing. #LBC”
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