bung-ho, int.
(bʌŋˈhəʊ)
Also bung-o, -oh.
An exclamation used at parting or as a drinking toast.
| 1925 Springfield Union 20 Nov., They now say ‘Bungo!’ instead of ‘Here's how!’ over cocktails. 1926 Hemingway Fiesta (1927) ii. xviii. 258 ‘Well, bung-o,’ Mike said. ‘Get some sleep, old Jake.’ 1928 D. L. Sayers Unpl. Bellona Club i. 8 ‘Dry Martini,’ said Wimsey... ‘Bung-ho!’ 1935 N. Marsh Enter a Murderer xi. 142 ‘Bung-oh,’ said Wakeford genially, and went his ways. 1961 L. Payne Nose on my Face xvii. 257 ‘Bung ho!’ I..had a long and refreshing drink. |