noun
Ozzie
O-zee
Ozzie (noun) means informal term for an Australian person. Example: “A group of Ozzies backpacked through Southeast Asia together.”
noun
1
Informal term for an Australian person.
"A group of Ozzies backpacked through Southeast Asia together."
name
1
A nickname for someone named Oswald or Oscar.
"Everyone at school just called him Ozzie instead of Oswald."
How to use Ozzie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual nickname — either for an Australian person or for someone named Oswald or Oscar.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Ozzies
- Comparative
- more Ozzie
- Superlative
- most Ozzie
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Etymology
From a diminutive form plus the informal suffix "-ie," also spelled "Aussie" for the Australian sense.
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What does “Ozzie” mean?
The word “Ozzie” means informal term for an Australian person. In plain terms, a casual nickname — either for an Australian person or for someone named Oswald or Oscar.
How do you pronounce “Ozzie”?
“Ozzie” is pronounced O-zee (/ˈɒzi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ozzie” in a sentence?
Here is “Ozzie” used in a sentence: “A group of Ozzies backpacked through Southeast Asia together.”
What part of speech is “Ozzie”?
Depending on how it is used, “Ozzie” can be a noun and a name.
How many meanings does “Ozzie” have?
“Ozzie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal term for an Australian person.
