Geronimo

[ juh-ron-uh-moh ]

noun

1. Goyathlay, 1829–1909, Apache leader in their fight against colonization and forcible removal from their ancestral territory.

interjection

1. (a battle cry used by paratroopers, especially during World War II, on jumping from a plane.)

Geronimo

/ dʒəˈrɒnɪˌməʊ /

noun

1. Geronimo18291909MApachePOLITICS: tribal leadertain 1829–1909, Apache Indian chieftain: led a campaign against the White settlers until his final capture in 1886

interjection

1. a shout given by paratroopers as they jump into battle
2. an exclamation expressing exhilaration, esp when jumping from a great height

Geronimo

1. An Apache leader of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A brave and unrelenting warrior, Geronimo was among the last to lead Native Americans against white settlers. He took to farming at the end of his life.

Example Sentences

Hailing from the same south London scene, Speakers Corner Quartet won best contemporary song for Geronimo Blues.

From BBC

"Beyond anything else it will be a night to celebrate a wide mix of folk coming together. Geronimo!"

From BBC

A long Jordan Geronimo two put the Terrapins in front, 32-30.

From Washington Times

Longtime equestrian Geronimo Bugarin said there are nine elements of charrería, including bull riding, mare riding and calf roping, and appeared dismayed at the prospect of not being able to continue those activities.

From Los Angeles Times

Senior forward Jordan Geronimo, who played his first three collegiate seasons with the Hoosiers, was scoreless on five field-goal attempts.

From Washington Times