kung fu


kung fu

noun \ˌkəŋ-ˈfü, ˌkŋ-\

Definition of KUNG FU

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

Origin of KUNG FU

Chinese (Beijing) gōngfu skill, art
First Known Use: 1966

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