Bonzer
//ˈbɒnzə// adj, noun, slang
adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An excellent person or thing. Australia, New-Zealand, informal, obsolete
"King Ned is a "bonzer"."
Adjective
- 1 Remarkable; wonderful; excellent; terrific. Australia, New-Zealand, informal
"To see their faces brighten and to hear their 'Thanks Cobber, that was bonzer!' was a joy"
Adjective
- 1 remarkable or wonderful wordnet
Example
More examples"To see their faces brighten and to hear their 'Thanks Cobber, that was bonzer!' was a joy"
Etymology
Entered use 1890s, origin unknown. In 2020 James Lambert reviewed previous theories, and supports derivation from: * boncer (“large marble”) < bouncer (“something prodigiously large”) Lambert also notes as not supported by evidence: * bonanza * French bon (“good”) * "more fanciful" suggestions: ** born star ** Japanese 万歳 (banzai, “long live..., huzzah, hurrah”) ** bonnie
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