Geronimo
intj, name ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A cry before jumping out of or into something.
"Geronimo, motherfucker!"
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of geronimo. alt-of
- 1 A prominent leader and medicine man from the Bedonkohe band of the Chiricahua Apache tribe (1829–1909).
- 2 A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Jerome.
Example
More examples""Knock knock, is anyone home?" "Go away!" "I can't hear you." "Okay, what is it?" "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Geronimo Stilton." "What do you want?" "Your Highness, allow me to cross your kingdom so that I can get—" "Denied." "But—" "Unless you're a true warrior." "Believe me when I tell you that I am NOT a knight." "So you have no sword?" "Not even one. I am not a knight." "How about a piece of the Triforce?" "I am NOT a knight!" "You look like a knight on this picture I found on your website." "I am not a knight!" "Then go away." "But... okay.""
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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