tykitys — meaning in English

English meaning

• barrage noun A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.
• catapult noun A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.
• flak noun Anti-aircraft gunfire, or the guns that produce it.
• skyrocket noun A firework that shoots into the sky before exploding.

Senses

tykitys is used for these senses in English:

• barrage (by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
• catapult (figuratively) An instance of firing something, as if from a catapult.
• flak (figuratively, informal) Adverse criticism. [from 1963]
• skyrocket (by extension) A rebuke, a scolding.

barrage — full definition

1. noun A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.
2. noun A man-made barrier across a river built to control its depth or flow.
3. verb To attack or overwhelm with a continuous stream of something.

catapult — full definition

1. noun A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.
2. noun A handheld device with a Y-shaped frame and elastic band for shooting small projectiles; a slingshot.
3. verb To launch or hurl suddenly and with great force.
4. verb To propel someone or something rapidly to a new level of success or attention.

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