cossie

American

[koz-ee] / ˈkɒz i /

noun

Australian Informal.

a bathing suit; bathers.

cossie British

/ ˈkɒzɪ /

noun

an informal name for a swimming costume

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Etymology

Origin of cossie

1915–20; ( swimming ) cos(tume) + -ie

Example Sentences

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There's also a dose of science, but Roberts's enthusiasm will have you reaching for your cossie.

From The Guardian • Aug. 3, 2010

The word "cossie" may be a corruption of acacia.

From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by Bevan, William

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