Phrase guide

Captain Kirk

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A heroic person, particularly one with exaggerated bravery and leadership characteristics.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1984, Nena, 99 Red Balloons (English version of 99 Luftballons from 1983). Everyone's a superhero. Everyone's a Captain Kirk.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From a character in Star Trek, 1960s science-fiction TV series.