ninja

/ˈnɪndʒə/
noun
  1. A person trained in ancient Japanese martial arts, known for stealth, espionage, and combat skills.
    • Legends say ninjas could climb walls and disappear into shadows.
    • In the movie, the ninja used smoke bombs and throwing stars to escape.
    • The ninja moved silently through the dark forest, unseen by the guards.
  2. A person who is extremely skilled or stealthy in a particular activity, often used informally.
    • The hacker was a true ninja, leaving no trace of his digital footprints.
    • My dad is a kitchen ninja — he chops vegetables faster than anyone I know.
    • She's a coding ninja who can debug any program in minutes.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a ninja, especially in being stealthy, skilled, or secretive.
    • He wore a ninja costume to the Halloween party.
    • She made a ninja move, slipping out of the room without anyone noticing.
    • The team used ninja tactics to surprise their opponents.
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