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ninja

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnɪndʒə/

Forms: ninjas

ninja means: A Japanese fighter trained to move quietly, hide, and attack without being noticed.

noun

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A Japanese fighter trained to move quietly, hide, and attack without being noticed.

  • The ninja moved silently.
  • Two ninjas climbed over the wall at night.
  • She dressed as a ninja for the party.

Common phrases: a ninja warrior, a masked ninja, ninja skills

verb

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To post the same online reply just before someone else, making their reply unnecessary.

  • You ninjaed me!
  • Sam ninjaed my reply by a few seconds.
  • Someone always ninjas me when I type slowly.

Common phrases: ninja someone, ninja my reply

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To take a game item unfairly by using the game’s rules to your advantage.

  • He ninjaed the sword.
  • A player ninjaed our best loot after the fight.
  • Do not ninja items that other players need.

Similar words: steal

Common phrases: ninja an item, ninja the loot

Questions about ninja

What does ninja mean?

A Japanese fighter trained to move quietly, hide, and attack without being noticed.

What is ninja in other languages?

Türkçe: ninja · Español: ninja · Français: ninja · Deutsch: Ninja · Italiano: ninja · 日本語: 忍者

How do you pronounce ninja?

It is pronounced /ˈnɪndʒə/.

How do you use ninja in a sentence?

The ninja moved silently. Two ninjas climbed over the wall at night.

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