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单词 bonzer
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Definition of bonzer in English:

bonzer

(also bonza)
adjectiveˈbɒnzəˈbɑnzər
Australian, NZ informal
  • Excellent; first-rate.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The groundswell of support for the foursome would probably have ensured a bonzer year for them anyway but a little extra push is always welcome.
    • Some have had share prices performances that an Aussie might reasonably describe as ‘pretty ordinary, mate’, but these have been balanced by enough that have been bonzer.
    • And remember all youse Shielas and Blokes come dressed in ya best Bazza Clobber… there's bonza prizes to be won!
    • Ah well, anyone want a bonza second hand wiper motor?
    • Top team RSL had a bonza day at the crease on Saturday and set Rovers a target of 306.
    • And to top off a bonzer week, Amelia has started waking at night again… last night it was 12.30 for an hour's worth of ear piercing screams.
    • Some whisper amongst themselves that once you strip away the ‘gees this kid's bonza with a chisel,’ you're not left with much.
    • So thanks to you all for joining us here at the animal hospital - it's been bonza.
    • But the ship left Cairns for New Zealand, it was difficult to sum up the visit briefly and succinctly, other than in the time-honoured fashion - bonzer!
    Synonyms
    excellent, wonderful, marvellous, magnificent, superb, splendid, glorious, sublime, lovely, delightful, first-class, first-rate, outstanding

Origin

Early 20th century: perhaps an alteration of bonanza.

 
 

Definition of bonzer in US English:

bonzer

adjectiveˈbɑnzərˈbänzər
Australian, NZ informal
  • Excellent; first-rate.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Ah well, anyone want a bonza second hand wiper motor?
    • But the ship left Cairns for New Zealand, it was difficult to sum up the visit briefly and succinctly, other than in the time-honoured fashion - bonzer!
    • Some whisper amongst themselves that once you strip away the ‘gees this kid's bonza with a chisel,’ you're not left with much.
    • Some have had share prices performances that an Aussie might reasonably describe as ‘pretty ordinary, mate’, but these have been balanced by enough that have been bonzer.
    • The groundswell of support for the foursome would probably have ensured a bonzer year for them anyway but a little extra push is always welcome.
    • And to top off a bonzer week, Amelia has started waking at night again… last night it was 12.30 for an hour's worth of ear piercing screams.
    • So thanks to you all for joining us here at the animal hospital - it's been bonza.
    • And remember all youse Shielas and Blokes come dressed in ya best Bazza Clobber… there's bonza prizes to be won!
    • Top team RSL had a bonza day at the crease on Saturday and set Rovers a target of 306.
    Synonyms
    excellent, wonderful, marvellous, magnificent, superb, splendid, glorious, sublime, lovely, delightful, first-class, first-rate, outstanding

Origin

Early 20th century: perhaps an alteration of bonanza.

 
 
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