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/bon"zeuhr/, adj. Australian.remarkable; wonderful.[1900-05; orig. uncert.]
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Bonzer — (also spelled as Bonza) is an Australian slang term. It is an expression of approval or one used as a generally positive reaction.The term first appeared in print in 1904 in The Bulletin magazine where the meaning and origins of the word were… … Wikipedia
bonzer — onzer adj. remarkable or wonderful. [Australian] [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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bonzer — /ˈbɒnzə / (say bonzuh) Colloquial (dated) –adjective 1. excellent; attractive; pleasing: *I ve got a bonzer little joint not ten minutes from the station. –john morrison, 1947. –noun 2. someone or something with these qualities: the meal was a… …
bonzer — Outstandingly good. Also used as a noun meaning something outstandingly good of its kind . Bonzer is possibly an alteration of the American bonanza, or from French bon good . In the early records the spelling bonzer alternates with bonser, and it … Australian idioms
bonzer — good, fine, super, awesome Did you enjoy your holiday? It was bonzer, mate! We had a great time! … English idioms
bonzer — adjective remarkable; wonderful. Syn: bottler, ripper … Wiktionary
Bonzer — 1. great, ripper; 2. Excellent!(origin unknown; cf. the equivalent obsolete terms bontosher , bonster , boshter , bosker ) … Dictionary of Australian slang
bonzer — Australian Slang 1. great, ripper; 2. Excellent!(origin unknown; cf. the equivalent obsolete terms bontosher , bonster , boshter , bosker ) … English dialects glossary
