noun
Uncommon
Aussie
O-zee
Aussie (noun) means (informal) An Australian person. Example: “A group of Aussies were backpacking through Southeast Asia.”
noun
1
(informal) An Australian person.
"A group of Aussies were backpacking through Southeast Asia."
2
Short for an Australian Shepherd dog.
"Their Aussie herded the sheep without any training at all."
adj
1
(informal) Relating to Australia or Australians.
"They put on a proper Aussie barbecue for the visitors."
How to use Aussie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for "Australian" — the person, the culture, or (with a capital A) the dog breed.
When to use it
Informal; fine in speech and casual writing, not in formal documents.
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Etymology
A clipped, informal form of "Australian," popularised as military slang from around 1915 onward, though it was already used in Australian sport before that.
Class of 1915
Aussie joined the language around 1915.
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What does “Aussie” mean?
The word “Aussie” means (informal) An Australian person. In plain terms, casual slang for "Australian" — the person, the culture, or (with a capital A) the dog breed.
How do you pronounce “Aussie”?
“Aussie” is pronounced O-zee (/ˈɔzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Aussie” in a sentence?
Here is “Aussie” used in a sentence: “A group of Aussies were backpacking through Southeast Asia.”
What part of speech is “Aussie”?
Depending on how it is used, “Aussie” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Aussie” come from?
The word “Aussie” dates back to around 1915. A clipped, informal form of "Australian," popularised as military slang from around 1915 onward, though it was already used in Australian sport before that.
Is “Aussie” a common word?
“Aussie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Aussie” have?
“Aussie” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) An Australian person.
Is "Aussie" formal or informal?
"Aussie" is informal, used in casual speech and writing as shorthand for "Australian," whether describing a person or something related to Australia. In formal contexts, "Australian" is the appropriate term instead.
Does Aussie always refer to a person?
No, "Aussie" can informally refer to an Australian person, describe something as relating to Australia or Australians as an adjective, or serve as a short form for an Australian Shepherd dog. Context determines which sense is meant.
Is Aussie capitalized?
Yes, "Aussie" is capitalized because it derives from "Australia," a proper noun, whether it's used as a noun for a person or an adjective describing something Australian.
