Meaning
Using an unconventional, exaggerated, and highly subjective style, often when the reporter takes part in the events of the story.
Etymology
Origin: French
Coined in 1971 by Boston Globe editor Bill Cardoso. Of uncertain origin; OED proposes Italian gonzo (“dolt”) and / or Spanish ganso (“dolt, goose”). The etymology supplied by Cardoso himself (French gonzeaux) is spurious; French does have a similar word gonze, but this is a loan from Italian.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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