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gungho

gungho 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 gungho

comparativemore gungho
superlativemost gungho

Questions about gungho

What is gungho the alternative form of?
Gungho is the alternative form of gung ho.

Words near gungho in the dictionary

  1. Gungalman
  2. gunge
  3. gunged
  4. gunges
  5. gungey
  6. gungho
  7. gungier
  8. gungiest
  9. gunging
  10. Gungnae
  11. Gungnir

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