English Explanatory Dictionary

Dakka

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Dated spelling of Dhaka.
noun
  1. The sound of a firing machine gun.
  2. Firepower, especially done in excess.

Pronunciation

/ˈdækə/

Word forms

Dakka

Etymology

Onomatopoeic for a firing machine gun. Popularised by the invented Ork lexicon in the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop war game.

Synonyms

barrage firestorm volley salvo bombardment
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