Monday, 6 November 2023

The Italian roots of the word 'gonzo'

'Gonzo' is a word borrowed from Italian 'gonzo'. The word entered the English language some time around 1971.


gonzo [adjective] [1971]
  • idiosyncratically subjective but engagé
  • bizarre
  • freewheeling or unconventional especially to the point of outrageousness
See 'gonzo' on the Loan Words Map

See more loan words from Italian.

Etymology: origin unknown
See more loan words from 1970s.


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