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gonzo

Pronunciation: /ˈgɒnzəʊ/

Definition of gonzo

adjective

informal, chiefly North American
  • 1relating to or denoting journalism of an exaggerated, subjective, and fictionalized style.
  • 2bizarre or crazy:the woman was either gonzo or stoned

Origin:

1970s: perhaps from Italian gonzo 'foolish' or Spanish ganso 'goose, fool'

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