gung ho

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ɡʌŋˈhəʊ/
• (America) IPA: /ɡʌŋˈhoʊ/

Adjective

gung ho

1. (informal, derogatory) Overly enthusiastic or energetic.

   No matter how gung ho you are when you start, you will tire as you become mired in details.

2. (informal, derogatory, military) Cocky, undisciplined, contemptuous of rules

Translations

• German: übereifrig

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