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whizzo

American  
[hwiz-oh, wiz-oh] / ˈʰwɪz oʊ, ˈwɪz oʊ /

adjective

  1. absolutely first-rate; superb; excellent.

interjection

  1. (used as an exclamation of approval, wonder, or pleasure.)

Etymology

Origin of whizzo

whiz 1 + -o; whizzo def. 2 was first recorded in 1900–05, and whizzo def. 1 in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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Increasingly slanted to schoolboy larks, whizzo pranks etc, this is probably more Boy Lab than anything else.

From The Guardian • Mar. 28, 2013

These new doors were such a whizzo idea that everyone wanted one and the council just couldn't keep up with demand.

From The Guardian • Aug. 27, 2011

It features few business cards, whizzo Web sites or officials who speak English.

From Slate • Nov. 28, 2010

One minute away, the whizzo tells his pilot that the computer is locked on to the target.

From Time Magazine Archive

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