ninja
/ˈnɪndʒə//ˈnɪndʒə/noun
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An adult male human.
Example: The show is especially popular with middle-aged men.
(collective) All human males collectively: mankind.
A human, a person of either gender, usually an adult. (See usage notes.)
Example: every man for himself
(collective) All humans collectively: mankind, humankind, humanity. (Sometimes capitalized as Man.)
noun
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A person trained in ninjutsu, especially one used for espionage, assassination, and other tasks requiring stealth during Japan's shogunate period.
A person considered similarly skillful to the historical ninja, especially in covert or stealthy operation.
A person considered to look like the historical ninja in some way, including (Mongolia) amateur private miners.
verb
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To act or move like a ninja, particularly with regard to a combination of speed, power, and stealth.
To claim an item through abuse of game mechanics.
Example: That damn warrior ninja'd an epic-quality wand even though he can't even use it!
adjective
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Of or related to ninjas in their various senses.
verb
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To appropriate something (before someone else does).
To displace something, or take precedence over something.
To secure (land, etc.) by the right of preemption.
To make a preemptive bid at bridge.