whizzo

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

whizz +‎ -o

Pronunciation[edit]

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Adjective[edit]

whizzo (comparative more whizzo, superlative most whizzo)

  1. (UK, informal, dated, school slang) great; super; wonderful
    • 1955, Margaret Erskine, Old Mrs. Ommanney is dead:
      "Oh, whizzo!" said the young man, springing to his feet. He led the way across the grass.
    • 2012, Patricia Cooper, Dear Cedric:
      But I didn't tell them about what you gave me. It was whizzo, super-bang-on. Thanks.
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