bonzer

Meaning

Adj

Remarkable; wonderful; excellent; terrific.

Noun

An excellent person or thing.

Synonyms

better than sex

big

brill

consequential

eminent

excellent

fantastic

first-rate

frabjous

great

important

major

marked

marvellous

material

measurable

notable

noteworthy

outstanding

phenomenal

remarkable

significant

stellar

super

selcouth

wonderous

of import

marv

superterrific

boncer

causing a stir

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɒnzə/

Etymology

Entered use 1900–05, 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