Meaning & use
Geronimo
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Meanings
interjection
A shout of excitement or daring, especially when jumping from a height or making a bold move.
Grammar: Used alone as an exclamation, often before or during a jump.
Patterns
- shout Geronimo
- yell Geronimo
He yelled "Geronimo!" as he leaped from the cliff into the water.
The kids shouted "Geronimo!" before jumping off the diving board.
With a whoop of "Geronimo!", she swung from the rope into the lake.
proper nounproper
An Apache leader who fought against U.S. and Mexican forces in the late 19th century.
Grammar: Capitalized; refers to the historical person.
Patterns
- Geronimo's surrender
- the Apache leader Geronimo
Geronimo was a famous Apache chief who resisted relocation.
The museum has an exhibit about Geronimo and the Apache wars.
Common combinations
- shout Geronimo
- The paratroopers shouted Geronimo as they jumped.
- yell Geronimo
- He yelled Geronimo and dove into the pool.
- cry of Geronimo
- The cry of "Geronimo!" echoed through the canyon.
Practice
When would you most likely hear someone shout "Geronimo!"?
Choose one answer.
"Geronimo!" is an exclamation of excitement or daring, typically shouted when jumping from a height. The other options are ordinary activities that do not involve a bold leap.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Geronimo”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.