Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gung-ho

adjective
/ˈɡʌŋ ˈhoʊ/
Definition
Extremely enthusiastic and dedicated, often to a cause or task.
Examples
  • She was gung-ho about starting her new job and couldn’t wait to get to work.
  • The team was gung-ho about the upcoming project and spent hours brainstorming ideas.
  • His gung-ho attitude inspired everyone around him to work harder.
Meaning
To be gung-ho means to be very eager or passionate about something, often showing great enthusiasm.
Synonyms
  • enthusiastic
  • eager
  • zealous
  • ardent
  • fervent