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Ozzie, n. and a. slang (orig. Austral.).|ˈɒzɪ|
Also Ossie.
[Repr. Austral. pronunc. of Aussie n. and a.: see *Oz n.2 and a.]
= Aussie n. and a. 1.
1918Truth (Sydney) 28 July 6/5 We consider the term Aussie or Ossie as evolved is a properly picturesque and delightfully descriptive designation of the boys who have gone forth from Australia. 1919N.Y. Times 23 Feb. iv. 12/4 There was nothing an Ozzie liked so much as fighting with a Yankee company. 1973Nation Rev. (Melbourne) 24–30 Aug. 1430/4 (Advt.), Femme, 27, bored by ozzie ockers and oedipal neurotics. 1987Daily Tel. 27 May 13/8 The argument is conducted in robust Ozzie style. |