First Known Use: 1966
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kung fu
noun \ˌkəŋ-ˈfü, ˌku̇ŋ-\
: 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
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Origin of KUNG FU
Chinese (Beijing) gōngfu skill, art
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KUNG FU Defined for Kids
kung fu
noun \ˌkəŋ-ˈfü, ˌku̇ŋ-\
Definition of KUNG FU for Kids
: an art of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China
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