go-go

Examples

• All

• All right, go, go, go.

  Keanu (2016)

• I'm still filling my days and life up, still making myself go-go-go, but I'm trying to find peace (not fear or anxiety) in the stillness.

  Blog text (4)

• Feel like this morning has been go, go, go, go, go.

• Go, go, go, get out of here!

  Sharktopus vs. Whalewolf (2015)

• Emboldened and enjoying newfound prosperity and modernity, Americans in the go-go '20s lived with gusto, reaching for the heights and seeing no limit to the good times.

  Academic text (2005)

• The go-go atmosphere at the festival made everyone feel energized and excited.

• Children in the go-go dance class were full of energy and enthusiasm.

• The city is known for its go-go nightlife, with clubs that keep the music and dancing going all night.

Synonyms

L

lively

vsgo-go

111 1.3

Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm

is the same but stresses rapid or fast movement

E

energetic

vsgo-go

93 1.6

Full of energy and active

emphasizes fast pace rather than steady strength

V

vibrant

vsgo-go

81 4.1

Full of energy and activity that makes people feel excited

leans more toward quickness and rapid movement

F

fast-paced

vsgo-go

24 3.9

Happening very quickly with a lot of action

is similar but also highlights general liveliness not only speed

B

boisterous

vsgo-go

18 4.7

Loud and energetic, like a happy crowd or party

highlights quick lively action without implying loudness

F

frenetic

vsgo-go

15 7.6

Very fast and energetic in a wild, uncontrolled way

is energetic but more controlled and less wildly chaotic

B

bustling

vsgo-go

9 4.1

Full of busy, noisy activity and many people

is broader, meaning lively and fast rather than only crowded places

Z

zippy

vsgo-go

• Informal

4 6.0

Quick and full of energy

focuses more on rapid tempo than playful spirit

B

bustling with

vsgo-go

3 3.6

Full of people and busy activity

is more general not limited to places or crowds

R

rollicking

vsgo-go

2 6.0

Lively and full of fun, making people laugh

focuses more on speed and rapid activity rather than playfulness

B

buzzy

vsgo-go

1 4.8

Full of lively activity and excitement that attracts people

stresses fast or constant motion rather than public attention

S

skippy

vsgo-go

• Informal

1 7.0

Acting or moving in a lively, bouncy way

emphasizes general rapid energy rather than playful bouncing

Antonyms

S

slow

∞ 1.0

Moving or happening at a low speed

L

lethargic

15 5.3

Being very tired and slow with little interest or energy

How Energetic

frenetic

15 7.6

go-go

• Archaic

11 6.6

lively

111 1.3

active

8 5.6

calm

735 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology