Synonyms for dakka
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Firepower, especially done in excess.
Example sentences
- barrage We've recently received a barrage of complaints.
- bombardment Nothing would escape a Chinese bombardment in Taiwan.
- volley The enemy fired a volley of shots at us.
- salvo The press secretary faced a salvo of questions from the reporters.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| dakka | steady | |
| barrage | rising | |
| bombardment | falling | |
| volley | rising | |
| salvo | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- salvo2
- 6 letters
- volley2
- 7 letters
- barrage2
- 11 letters
- bombardment3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (salvo2 = 2 syllables).