Geronimo!

Geronimo!

An exclamation of excitement, typically used when one does something daring, especially jumping from a height. Jake peered out the open door of the airplane and yelled "Geronimo!" as he leapt out. Thank goodness I spun around when I heard Billy yell "Geronimo!" and was able to catch him jumping off the banister. I'm terrified of heights, so I can't just yell "Geronimo!" and zip line merrily along like the rest of you!

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Geronimo!

(dʒəˈrɑnəmo)

exclam. Here I go! (Originally said by parachutists leaving a plane. From Spanish for Jerome.) There’s my cue. Geronimo!

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