banzai interjection & adjective. [ban'zʌɪ] L19.
[Japanese = ten thousand years (of life to you).]
A. interjection. A form of acclamation used by the Japanese esp. to their Emperor, a cheer used in battle etc. L19.
b. attrib. or as adjective. (As if) shouting 'banzai'; uproarious; (of an attack by Japanese) reckless. slang. E20.

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