bonzer

ˈbɒnzə

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#1·7h ago

(Australia, NZ, informal) Remarkable; wonderful; excellent; terrific.

To see their faces brighten and to hear their 'Thanks Cobber, that was bonzer!' was a joy

Origin: Entered use 1890s, origin . In 2020 James Lambert reviewed previous theories, and supports derivation from: * large marble < something prodigiously large Lambert also notes as not supported by evidence: * bonanza * * "more fanciful" suggestions: ** born star ** ** bonnie. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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(Australia, NZ, informal, obsolete) An excellent person or thing.

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