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Definitions for Gonzo

[1] (of journalism, reportage, etc.) filled with bizarre or subjective ideas, commentary, or the like.
[2] crazy; eccentric.
[3] eccentricity, weirdness, or craziness.
[4] wild or crazy
[5] (of journalism) explicitly including the writer's feelings at the time of witnessing the events or undergoing the experiences written about
[6] a wild or crazy person

Words related to Gonzo

crazy, far-fetched, insane, odd, strange, unconventional, weird, wild

Words nearby Gonzo

gonyaulax, gonyaulax catanella, gonycampsis, gonys, gonzales, gonzo, gonzález, gonzález márquez, gonâve, gonçalves dias, goo

Origin of Gonzo

1970–75, Americanism ; apparently first used in the phrase Gonzo journalism by U.S. journalist Hunter S. Thompson (born 1939); perhaps < Italian: simpleton, one easily duped (of uncertain origin) or < Spanish ganso a lazy or dull person, literally, goose (< Germanic; see goose)

Word origin for Gonzo

C20: perhaps from Italian, literally: fool, or Spanish ganso idiot, bumpkin (literally: goose)

Synonyms for Gonzo

crazy, far-fetched, insane, odd, strange, unconventional, weird, wild