Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [goh goh]
- /goʊ goʊ/
- /ɡəʊ ɡəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [goh goh]
- /goʊ goʊ/
Definitions of go-go word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of GO-GO ALPS 3
- adjective go-go full of energy, vitality, or daring: the go-go generation. 1
- adjective go-go stylish, modern, or up-to-date: the go-go social set. 1
- adjective go-go of or relating to the music and dancing performed at discotheques or nightclubs. 1
- adjective go-go performing at a discotheque or nightclub. 1
- adjective go-go seeking large earnings quickly by trading aggressively and often speculatively in stocks: a go-go mutual fund. 1
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Origin of go-go
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; reduplication of go1, influenced in some senses by à gogo
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Go-go
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
go-go popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for go-go
adj go-go
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- mindful — attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
- conscious — If you are conscious of something, you notice it or realize that it is happening.
- apprehensive — Someone who is apprehensive is afraid that something bad may happen.
- receptive — having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting.
Antonyms for go-go
adj go-go
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- heedless — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
- inattentive — not attentive; negligent.
- unaware — not aware or conscious; unconscious: to be unaware of any change.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.