banzai charge

/ˌbænˌˈzaɪ tʃɑrdʒ/
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Definitions of banzai charge
  1. noun
    a mass attack of troops without concern for casualties; originated by Japanese who accompanied it with yells of `banzai'
    synonyms: banzai attack
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    type of:
    attack, onrush, onset, onslaught
    (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
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