Bonzer
Bonzer (also spelled as Bonza[1]) is an Australian slang term. It is an expression of approval or one used as a generally positive reaction.
The term first appeared in print in 1904 in The Bulletin magazine where the meaning and origins of the word were discussed over several issues.[1] Various derivations have been suggested including:
- From born star
- A corruption of the French words bon and toujours --'always good'
- Derived from the Spanish 'bonanzo' or 'bonanza', the gold rushes being responsible for a number of Spanish words coming to Australia from California and Mexico[1]
As the term was used interchangeably in the early twentieth century with the words boshter and bosker, the derivation from the Spanish 'bonanza' seems less likely.[1]
In New Zealand the term appeared about the same time as in Australia but was spelt as bonser or bonsor until 1937.[1]
Surfboard
A bonzer is also a variety of surfboard created by the Campbell Brothers, Duncan and Malcolm, of Oxnard, California. It is a shortboard with three or five fins with double concave channels. The channels create a venturi effect which guides the water off of the surface of the board through a narrowed passage, increasing its acceleration and speed.[citation needed] Many consider the bonzer design to be the archetype of the modern surfboard.[2]
UK Ltd Company
Bonzer Design is a face to face communications company based in the UK, specialising in the realisation of 3D manifestations to achieve successful marketing and communications objectives. Bonzer was formed in 2001 and has an enviable track record of producing award winning solutions.[citation needed] Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Managing Director Nick Keats has worked in the communications industry for over 20 years creating and implementing contracts for a vast range of "Blue Chip" clients.[citation needed] The company specialises in the design and production of Exhibitions, Mobile Trailers and Events. Bonzer Creative is a newly formed arm of the successful parent company developing creative concepts for a wider marketing remit. [3]
References
- ^ a b c d e Ludowyk, Frederick. "A Bonzer Conundrum". OzWords (May 2003). Australian National University : Australian National Dictionary Centre. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
- ^ Honolulu Weekly Cover story: Bonzer surfboards
- ^ (http://www.bonzercreative.com)