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bonza

Excellent, great.

ˈbɒn.zəSilenthistorical195 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026AUS

Excellent, great. Mostly dated now; older Aussies still use it earnestly.

"That's a bonza idea."
Origin: Australian English from the early 1900s; possibly from 1840s gold-rush "bonanza."
Cluster: approval
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#2·May 2, 2026

A reddish apple originating in Australia.

For parents

"bonza" means: A reddish apple originating in Australia.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"bonza" means: A reddish apple originating in Australia.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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