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Gamba
Memy way to say gamble. The word was popularized by Twitch streamer named Reckful (Byron Daniel Bernstein), when he was playing online casino games on his stream.
Gamba by aviloSoAmaze February 10, 2021
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GAMBAM • gamba • gambarize • gambatte • gamgamy • Gabaminop • Gabbamanda • Gamam Gnuaglea • Gamammai • gamamochichi
gambarize
I will try harder
I will do my very best
A word created by an illustrious member of the internet sumo community.
Its a play on words of the Japanese word gambaru -gambarimasu, a succinct word best translating to "I will do my best".
Sumo Rikishi (wrestlers) when being interviewed often end with Ganbarimasu, 'I will do my best', but when translating to English the feeling in the word gambarimasu is lost, it lacks heart.
"gambarize"
sounds stronger and is a conjunction of gambarimasu and 'ize' in English, (to make more, become) eg: modernize.
Therefore gambarize means to try harder to do my best and an apt word for the tough training and rigours of sumo.
I will do my very best
A word created by an illustrious member of the internet sumo community.
Its a play on words of the Japanese word gambaru -gambarimasu, a succinct word best translating to "I will do my best".
Sumo Rikishi (wrestlers) when being interviewed often end with Ganbarimasu, 'I will do my best', but when translating to English the feeling in the word gambarimasu is lost, it lacks heart.
"gambarize"
sounds stronger and is a conjunction of gambarimasu and 'ize' in English, (to make more, become) eg: modernize.
Therefore gambarize means to try harder to do my best and an apt word for the tough training and rigours of sumo.
Gambatte
Japanese phrase meaning "Go for it"! or "Do your best!" Similar to how English speakers say "Break a leg!" It's usually echoed before major events involving competition.
Commentator A: It is the finals round of our matchup with our two competitors in their respective corners!!
Crowd: Gambatte!!
Fighter A: what are they saying ?
Fighter B: They are cheering us on. They're telling us to "Do your best!" or "Break a leg!"
Crowd: Gambatte!!
Fighter A: what are they saying ?
Fighter B: They are cheering us on. They're telling us to "Do your best!" or "Break a leg!"
Gambatte by KalasBlackwing July 9, 2018
Gambate
Gambate by Id-Izz-Ish May 24, 2005
Gambarimasu
Japanese word for "I'll try my best" or "I'm going for it!!" It's often used by sports figures during interviews, or by people responding to exhortations.
Gambarimasu by Ando Takashi December 28, 2007
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