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cozzie livs
What does cozzie livs mean?
The cost of living, especially in the context of financial pressure; Macquarie Dictionary's 2023 Word of the Year.
"Can't afford a night out with the cozzie livs the way it is."
Origin
Playful clipping of 'cost of living'; coined in the UK but embraced in Australia. Macquarie Dictionary Word of the Year 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What does cozzie livs mean?
It's a playful shortening of 'cost of living', used especially when talking about financial pressure and rising prices.
Why was cozzie livs Word of the Year?
The Macquarie Dictionary named it its 2023 Word of the Year because it captured the widespread public focus on cost-of-living pressures that year.
Where did cozzie livs come from?
The playful clipping was coined in the UK but was quickly embraced in Australia, where 'cozzie' as a diminutive already felt natural.
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