Rambo
Americannoun
plural
RambosEtymology
Origin of Rambo
After John Rambo, a Vietnam veteran in the motion picture First Blood (1982) and its sequels
Example Sentences
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"They think they could survive like John Rambo in the in the wild, but after a couple of days of wind and rain and cold, they're gonna think twice about it," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Cooper, Rambo, Ramsey and the Briguglios did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025
It’s lucky that they find something to be so joyful about, Principal Jennifer Rambo said on a recent sunny afternoon, because things have been a mess for the past seven weeks.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024
"It was such a sad story, but at least it has a happy outcome," says pensioner Martine Vincent, who we meet walking her three-year-old dog called Rambo.
From BBC • Dec. 16, 2023
But this time, he’s wearing it around his head like Rambo, cheesing for the camera.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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