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Gusto (enthusiasm)

Enjoyment and vigor in doing something.

First in use: the 1600s
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Gusto (payroll)

An American company providing cloud-based payroll, benefits and HR software for small businesses.

First in use: c. 2011

Gusto / Gusto (enthusiasm) / Gusto (payroll)

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Payroll, with gusto.

Which meaning of Gusto is the original, and which one is the duplicate riding on its name? Gusto (enthusiasm) came first (the 1600s). Gusto (payroll) arrived in 2011. The data below shows which one owns the word now.

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Gusto (enthusiasm)

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