geronimo

/dʒɪroʊˈniːmoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a cry shouted by a parachutist on making a jump, especially from an aircraft; a thrilling or terrifying experience.

“He yelled ‘Geronimo’ as he jumped out of the plane.”

2. interjection

used to express a thrilling or terrifying experience.

“As the rollercoaster started to drop, she shouted ‘Geronimo!’”

Synonyms

  • shout
  • yell

Antonyms

  • whimper
  • whine