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Rambo

American

[ram-boh] / ˈræm boʊ /

noun

plural

Rambos

a fanatically militant or violently aggressive person.

Etymology

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

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"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

But Hegseth is too busy playing Rambo to recognize it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

Rambo tilts his head and looks into my eyes.

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

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