gazabo
Americannoun
plural
gazabosEtymology
Origin of gazabo
1895–1900; perhaps < Spanish gazapo sly customer, sharpie, literally, bunny, young rabbit, akin to Portuguese caçapo; Iberian Rom word of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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He had a motor car which he was running for some gazabo over in Gatun.
From Boy Scouts in the Canal Zone The Plot Against Uncle Sam by Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey)
Perhaps some confrere 'll lind th' distinguished gazabo a copy iv his Ollendorff.
From Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen by Dunne, Finley Peter
"No—just the first gazabo I could rope and lead up to the table," Billy told him, sliding off the counter where he had been perched.
From The Long Shadow by Bower, B. M.
You're a wise little gazabo to go slow on the fizz.
From My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life by Anonymous
You weak-minded old gazabo, is it to hear ye singin' topical songs thot Oi came down from Archery road?
From The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair Their Observations and Triumphs by Stevens, C. M. (Charles McClellan)
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