What it means
A classic Aussie adjective for something excellent, top-notch, the full bottle. You’ll spot it in early 1900s yarns and old papers, and these days it’s mostly said with a wink, like you’re putting on a grandad voice. Handy when you’re chuffed and want to big something up without dropping the F-bomb. Not super common now, but still understood.
Usage examples
"Fishing trip was bonzer, mate, till Gazza punted the esky overboard. Still, we snagged a ripper barra and scoffed servo pies after."
"What a bonzer day for the beach, mate, not a cloud in the sky and the surf's pumping."
"She did a bonzer job fixing the ute, runs smoother now than the day I bought it."
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