Military Code Names

noun Geronimo - a legendary Apache leader known for his resistance against Mexican and American expansion into Apache tribal lands

• The soldier shouted 'Geronimo' as he jumped out of the plane during the training exercise.
• I can't believe he actually yelled 'Geronimo' before jumping off the diving board!
• I dare you to yell 'Geronimo' before you jump off the swing!
• She felt like shouting 'Geronimo' as she took a leap of faith and quit her job to pursue her passion.

noun a venomous snake in the family Viperidae, typically having a single pair of long, hollow fangs and a thick, heavy body

• The viper is a venomous snake known for its long, slender body and deadly bite.
• I saw a viper slithering across the trail while hiking in the mountains.
• Watch out for that shady guy, he's a real viper.
• Her words were like a viper's bite, sharp and cutting.

noun a person from the United States, especially a Northern states

adjective relating to the Northern states of the US or their inhabitants

• The term 'Yankee' historically referred to residents of the northeastern United States.
• My friend from New York is a proud Yankee fan.
• Some people use 'Yankee' as a slang term for Americans in general.
• Being called a 'Yankee' can sometimes carry a negative connotation in certain regions.