gonzo
Gonzo journalism or a journalist who produces such journalismGonzo journalism or a journalist who produces such journalism.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Gonzo journalism or a journalist who produces such journalism.
(countable)A wild or crazy person.
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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