whizzo

English

Alternative forms

• wizzo

Etymology

whizz +‎ -o

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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.