Mitsubishi
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A car manufactured by the Mitsubishi company (originally of Japan, but now with branches abroad).
"“I still marvel today at how those Toyotas and Nissans and Mitsubishis were able to cross the terrain that they did.” Away from the few paved roads in Afghanistan, vehicular travel is tortuous and perilous. The roads often appear to be no road at all."
- 2 A plane manufactured by this company, especially during the Second World War.
"Lanphier gazed upward. A few thousand feet above them and about five miles off were faint outlines against a sky of blue. The faint outlines were interpreted to be six Zeros and two other Mitsubishis."
- 3 A (single dose of a) particular kind of ecstasy (drug).
"“I don't know what kind of roll you guys are looking for, but the Mitsubishis are what's hot right now. Not too speedy, not too mellow, a nice high."
Example
More examples"Mr. Mitsubishi is drinking at home to save his drinking money."
Etymology
From Japanese 三菱 (Mitsubishi).
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