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

While Roger Federer is depicted as James Bond, in a tux, elegant and wrinkle-free, Nadal is called Rambo, ripped and relentless, brutalizing the ball and opponents alike.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026

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

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

I hang out with Rambo, Fizz’s cat, on my lap, watching a movie review.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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

The circus has left town, and real- life Rambos have arrived.

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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