Aussie
Aussie (noun) means (informal) An Australian person. Example: “A group of Aussies were backpacking through Southeast Asia.”
How to use Aussie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for "Australian" — the person, the culture, or (with a capital A) the dog breed.
Informal; fine in speech and casual writing, not in formal documents.
Word forms
more Aussie comparative, most Aussie superlative
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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.
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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.