Rambo

American  

[ram-boh] / ˈræm boʊ /

noun

• Rambos
  plural

1. a fanatically militant or violently aggressive person.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• Rambos
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of Rambo

After John Rambo, a Vietnam veteran in the motion picture First Blood (1982) and its sequels

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Example Sentences

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Powell and Rambo wrote that Netskope fiscal first-quarter results were “decent.”

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

"He was huge. We were blessed to have Rambo and Bale together," says Ledley.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026

Cooper, Rambo, Ramsey and the Briguglios did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2025

“Upon information and belief, Defendant Rambo kept those funds for personal use,” according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2025

But this time, he’s wearing it around his head like Rambo, cheesing for the camera.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

Because we cannot see what these warriors do on our behalf and in our name, we make cultural cartoons of them — Rambos and video game avatars.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2022

Within a few blocks, I was able to meet different version of Rambos.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2021

Stallone, the star of six Rockys and four Rambos, said he hoped The Expendables would be back and that he had little appetite for serious drama.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 9, 2010

In its day, Carolco Pictures was the producer of such juggernauts as Basic Instinct and a brace of Rambos.

From Time Magazine Archive

My trees are in mixed plantings; Maiden's Blush are surrounded by Pippins and Rambos.

From The Apple by Various

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