English Explanatory Dictionary

like gangbusters

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Vigorously, rapidly, zealously, or forcibly; in a manner which has considerable impact.

Pronunciation

En-au-like gangbusters.ogg

Word forms

like gangbusters

Etymology

From the American true crime radio drama Gang Busters (1936–1957), which opened abruptly with loud sound effects of police sirens, machine guns, etc.

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