noun

Ozzie

O-zee

Ozzie (noun) means informal term for an Australian person. Example: “A group of Ozzies backpacked through Southeast Asia together.”

noun

Informal term for an Australian person.

"A group of Ozzies backpacked through Southeast Asia together."

name

A nickname for someone named Oswald or Oscar.

"Everyone at school just called him Ozzie instead of Oswald."

How to use Ozzie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual nickname — either for an Australian person or for someone named Oswald or Oscar.

Easily confused with

aussie →

Word forms

more Ozzie comparative, Ozzies plural, Ozzies plural, ozzies plural, most Ozzie superlative

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Etymology

From a diminutive form plus the informal suffix "-ie," also spelled "Aussie" for the Australian sense.

Rhymes for Ozzie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

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.