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geronimo

Pronunciation: /d͡ʒəˈɹɑnɪmoʊ/

The English word “geronimo” has 1 meaning listed here.

interjection

  1. A cry before jumping out of or into something.

Etymology

Various theories; see Wikipedia. In any case, likely ultimately from the name of Geronimo the Apache. Originally used by American paratroopers.

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