Dictionary

kung fu

noun \ˌkəŋ-ˈfü, ˌkŋ-\

: a form of fighting without weapons that was developed in China : a Chinese martial art

Full Definition of KUNG FU

:  any of various Chinese martial arts and related disciplines that are practiced especially for self-defense, exercise, and spiritual growth
ADVERTISEMENT

Origin of KUNG FU

Chinese (Beijing) gōngfu skill, art
First Known Use: 1966
KUNG FU Defined for Kids

kung fu

noun \ˌkəŋ-ˈfü, ˌkŋ-\

Definition of KUNG FU for Kids

:  an art of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: kung paoPrevious Word in the Dictionary: KungAll Words Near: kung fu
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears