# geronimo

> English word · Interjection · IPA /d͡ʒəˈɹɑnɪmoʊ/ · frequency rank #34,078

## Definitions
1. A cry before jumping out of or into something.

## Etymology
Various theories; see Wikipedia. In any case, likely ultimately from the name of Geronimo the Apache. Originally used by American paratroopers.

## Common misspellings (11)
`egronimo`, `geornimo`, `gernoimo`, `geroinmo`, `geronimmo`, `geroniom`, `geronmio`, `geronnimo`, `gerronimo`, `ggeronimo`, `greonimo`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/geronimo