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gung-ho

gung-ho is the alternative form of gung ho.

Meaning of gung ho

Adjective

gung ho (comparative more gung ho, superlative most gung ho)

  1. (derogatory, informal, often) Overly enthusiastic or energetic.
    • No matter how gung ho you are when you start, you will tire as you become mired in details.
  2. (derogatory, informal) Cocky; undisciplined; contemptuous of rules.

Forms of gung-ho

comparativemore gung-ho
superlativemost gung-ho

Questions about gung-ho

What is gung-ho the alternative form of?
Gung-ho is the alternative form of gung ho.

Words near gung-ho in the dictionary

  1. gunfuckers
  2. gunful
  3. gunfuls
  4. gung
  5. gung ho
  6. gung-ho
  7. gunga
  8. Gunga Din
  9. Gunga Dins
  10. Gungal
  11. Gungalman

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