Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [guhng-hoh]
- /ˈgʌŋˈhoʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [guhng-hoh]
- /ˈgʌŋˈhoʊ/
Definitions of gung-ho word
- adjective gung-ho wholeheartedly enthusiastic and loyal; eager; zealous: a gung-ho military outfit. 1
- adverb gung-ho in a successful manner: The business is going gung-ho. 1
- adjective gung-ho overly zealous 1
- adjective gung-ho Alternative spelling of gung ho. 0
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Parts of speech for Gung-ho
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gung-ho popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for gung-ho
adj gung-ho
- stormy — affected, characterized by, or subject to storms; tempestuous: a stormy sea.
- effusive — unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
- nutty — abounding in or producing nuts.
- hot — having or giving off heat; having a high temperature: a hot fire; hot coffee.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
Antonyms for gung-ho
adj gung-ho
- aloof — Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.
- uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
- unfeeling — not feeling; devoid of feeling; insensible or insensate.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- unkind — lacking in kindness or mercy; severe.
See also
Matching words
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