General
ozzy
What does ozzy mean?
The hospital. Pure Liverpool shorthand — usually said with the kind of casualness that suggests a regular visitor.
"Me nan's in the ozzy again, fell off her mobility scooter."
Origin
Scouse love of the '-y' diminutive applied to 'hospital' — same instinct as 'tracky', 'plazzy', 'kecky'.
Frequently asked questions
What does ozzy mean?
It's slang for hospital.
How do you use ozzy in a sentence?
"They took him to the ozzy after the fall."
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