What does GONZO mean?

Gonzo

Parts of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Definition: (adj.) wild, crazy, or unconventional; (n.) a style of journalism characterized by subjective, personal, and often eccentric reporting

Pronunciations: (US) /ˈɡɑnzoʊ/, (UK) /ˈɡɒnzəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The term "gonzo" was first used in the 1970s by journalist Hunter S. Thompson to describe his own style of reporting, which was highly subjective and often involved the journalist becoming a part of the story. The term has since been used more broadly to describe any writing or reporting that is unconventional, highly personal, and often involves the writer or reporter becoming a part of the story.

Synonyms: (adj.) unconventional, offbeat, eccentric, bizarre, outlandish; (n.) subjective journalism, personal journalism

Related Words: goony, gonia, gonif, goner, gongs

Example Sentences:

• He had a gonzo sense of humor that often left people scratching their heads.
• The journalists gonzo reporting style made him a controversial figure in the media world.
• The book was praised for its gonzo approach to storytelling.
• She wore a gonzo outfit to the party, complete with a hat made out of feathers.