bonzer

adjective /ˈbɒnzə/

1. Remarkable; wonderful; excellent; terrific.

   informal

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

Where it comes from

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

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry bonzer (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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