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单词 bung-ho
释义

bung-hoint.

/bʌŋˈhəʊ/
Forms: 1900s– bung-ho, 1900s– bungo, 1900s– bung-oh.
Origin: Probably formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: bung n.1, ho int.1
Etymology: Probably < bung n.1 (compare sense 1 at that entry) + ho int.1With the forms bungo and bung-oh compare O int. and oh int.
An exclamation used at parting or as a drinking toast.
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1925 Springfield Union 20 Nov. They now say ‘Bungo!’ instead of ‘Here's how!’ over cocktails.
1926 E. Hemingway Fiesta (1927) ii. xviii. 258 ‘Well, bung-o,’ Mike said. ‘Get some sleep, old Jake.’
1928 D. L. Sayers Unpleasantness at Bellona Club i. 8 ‘Dry Martini,’ said Wimsey... ‘Bung-ho!’
1935 N. Marsh Enter Murderer xi. 142Bung-oh,’ said Wakeford genially, and went his ways.
1961 L. Payne Nose on my Face xvii. 257Bung ho!’ I..had a long and refreshing drink.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1972; most recently modified version published online September 2021).
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