Aussie

[aw-see, oz-ee, aw-zee]

noun

Informal.

1. an Australian.

Aussie

/ ˈɒzɪ /

adjective

1. an informal word for Australian Australia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Aussie¹

First recorded in 1890–95; Aus(tralian) + -ie

Example Sentences

The pair first struck up a connection more than 20 years ago, meeting at the G’Day USA gala in Los Angeles— with an assist from Aussie star Geoffrey Rush.

From Los Angeles Times

When Spurs were winning games, the Aussie's approach of "it's just who we are, mate" went down well with supporters.

From BBC

The Wallabies, who compete for domestic talent with Aussie Rules and rugby league clubs, have struggled for depth and consistency in recent years - sliding to sixth in the world rankings.

From BBC

Another Aussie, David Warner, will also debut in the competition, playing for London Spirit, where he will be skippered by New Zealand star Kane Williamson.

From BBC

He won one of his 16 Tests against the Aussies, and fluffed his lines in the 2015 World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

From BBC