banzai

Chinese

/ˈbɑːnˈzaɪ/

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Definitions
  • Thrill-seeking; wild.

Etymology

Derived from Japanese 万歳 (huzzah, hurrah, long live..).

Origin

Japanese

万歳

Gloss

huzzah, hurrah, long live..

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