ninja
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A notional draconian arm of a corporation, tasked with dealing with people that infringe on its rights or do not comply with its regulations.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ninjuhSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈnɪndʒə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
figurative
A person considered similarly skillful to the historical ninja, especially in covert or stealthy operation.
video gamesfandom slangin the plural
A notional draconian arm of a corporation (originally Nintendo), tasked with dealing with individuals that infringe on its rights or do not comply with its regulations.
figurative
A person considered to look like the historical ninja in some way, including (historical slang) an amateur private miner in Mongolia.
An anti-government Bakongo rebel, active in Pool Department, Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville).
adjective
Of or related to ninjas in their various senses.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A person considered similarly skillful to the historical ninja, especially in covert or stealthy operation.
Used this way, ninja is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It turns up most in historical writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Historical writing
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More ways to use ninja
- “My child wants to be a ninja for Halloween, complete with a mask.”
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