Vikings
Definition
Norse seafarers, warriors, and traders from Scandinavia who conducted raids, explorations, and settlements across Europe and beyond from the late 8th to the late 11th centuries.
Members of the medieval Scandinavian elite known for their seafaring prowess, longships, and impact on early medieval history.
Informally, fans or players of the Minnesota Vikings, an American football team in the NFL.
Examples
The vikings didn't just raid villages; they were basically the original extreme sports enthusiasts with boats.
If vikings had modern jobs, they'd be those delivery drivers who show up unannounced and take whatever they want.
My weekend plans? Channeling vikings by binge-watching history docs and hoarding snacks like it's Ragnarök.
Vikings invented the mullet: business in the front for trading, party in the back for pillaging.