Captain Kirk en · NOUN
Etymology
From a character in Star Trek, 1960s science-fiction TV series.
Meanings
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A heroic person, particularly one with exaggerated bravery and leadership characteristics.
There may be times when he is undone by his genius and it is the emotion-rich perspective of a Captain Kirk that finally saves the day, but this is the "mystery of being human."
1999, Peter D. Hershock, Reinventing the Wheel: A Buddhist Response to the Information Age, page 90:1984, Nena, 99 Red Balloons (English version of 99 Luftballons from 1983). Everyone's a superhero. Everyone's a Captain Kirk.
Whatever the crisis may be, Captain Kirk is always at the helm making the decisions.
2003, Dan A. Kimball, The Emerging Church: Vintage Christianity for New Generations:Flight engineer is not exactly a Captain Kirk position, either. But so what?
2004, Liam Bracken, Exit Only, page 58:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Kirks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |