Aussie
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Aussie
First recorded in 1890–95; Aus(tralian) + -ie
Example Sentences
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But would you expect anything less from the Aussie punk outfit?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Medium-term underpinnings for the Aussie currency persist too, including RBA divergence from the Fed and demand for commodities given Australia’s role as a producer of LNG.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Hard-living Aussie rock band Cold Chisel once had to postpone a show in Melbourne after guitarist Ian Moss was attacked by his family cat.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Aussie guard Josh Giddey scored 27 points to lead the Bulls, but Chicago have dropped eight in a row.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
With his booming black motorcycle and his wide-brimmed Aussie hat, he seemed entirely out of place parking parallel to Grandma’s white picket fence.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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