English
Etymology
Entered use 1900�05, origin uncertain.
Adjective
bonzer
- Australian English remarkable; wonderful.
Quotations
1915, w:C. J. Dennis|C. J. Dennis, Songs of a Sentimental bloke,
1988, w:Slim Dusty|Slim Dusty, G'Day G'Day (Album)
:Track title: Bloody Bonzer Mate
Alternative spellings
boncer
bonza
Etymology
Probably from the Spanish word bonanza, by way of American English.
Synonyms
bottler
ripper
External links
R:Dictionary.com|bonzer
R:WordNet 2003|bonzer
Australian English Glossary from A to Zed - Travelogue
Australian words: Encyclopedia II - Australian words - Old, declining or expired slang
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