gonzo
Using an unconventional, exaggerated, and highly subjective style, often when the…Using an unconventional, exaggerated, and highly subjective style, often when the reporter takes part in the events of the story.
Meaning
2 sensesUsing an unconventional, exaggerated, and highly subjective style, often when the reporter takes part in the events of the story.
Unconventional, bizarre, crazy.
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
Origin
Coined in 1971 by Boston Globe editor Bill Cardoso. Of uncertain origin; OED proposes ItalCoined in 1971 by Boston Globe editor Bill Cardoso. Of uncertain origin; OED proposes Italian gonzo (“dolt”) and / or Spanish ganso (“dolt, goose”). The etymology supplied by Cardoso himself (French gonzeaux) is spurious; French does have a similar word gonze, but this is a loan from Italian.
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Forms
more gonzo, most gonzo| Comparative | more gonzo Lesson |
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| Superlative | most gonzo Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
9 synonyms- conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual:bizarreeccentricfreakishfreakyflakyflakeyoff-the-walloutlandish
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form