gung ho UK /ˌɡʌŋˈhəʊ/US /ˌɡʌŋˈhoʊ/ adjective2 •(informal, disapproving) Overly enthusiastic or energetic.No matter how gung ho you are when you start, you will tire as you become mired in details. •(informal, disapproving) Cocky; undisciplined; contemptuous of rules. formsmore gung ho · more gung-ho · most gung ho · most gung-ho