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a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations
a member of the ninja who were trained in martial arts and hired for espionage or sabotage or assassinations; a person skilled in ninjutsu
to post or act immediately before someone else in a thread, superseding their response
What does "to ninja" mean in internet slang?
It is used to describe posting or acting immediately before someone else in a thread, effectively superseding their response and making theirs look redundant or late. People typically say "Sorry, I think I ninja'd you" or "You ninja'd my answer" in forums, comment sections, or group chats when two users reply at nearly the same time. The term originated in early online forums and imageboards during the 2000s, drawing from the image of a fast, silent ninja striking before anyone notices.
