geronimo
Geronimo (intj) means a shout made just before leaping — off a diving board, out of a plane, into water — popularised by paratroopers.
How to use geronimo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the name of the famous Apache leader, or the shout people make when jumping into something.
Etymology
The exclamation was adopted by American paratroopers in the 1940s in tribute to the Apache leader Geronimo; the name itself is an Italian form equivalent to the English name Jerome.
Rhymes for geronimo
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What does “geronimo” mean?
The word “geronimo” means a shout made just before leaping — off a diving board, out of a plane, into water — popularised by paratroopers. In plain terms, either the name of the famous Apache leader, or the shout people make when jumping into something.
How do you pronounce “geronimo”?
“Geronimo” is pronounced juh-RO-nih-moh (/d͡ʒəˈɹɑnɪmoʊ/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “geronimo”?
Depending on how it is used, “geronimo” can be an intj and a name.
Where does the word “geronimo” come from?
The word “geronimo” dates back to around 1940 and comes from Italian. The exclamation was adopted by American paratroopers in the 1940s in tribute to the Apache leader Geronimo; the name itself is an Italian form equivalent to the English name Jerome.
How many meanings does “geronimo” have?
“Geronimo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shout made just before leaping — off a diving board, out of a plane, into water — popularised by paratroopers.
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