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Aussie

noun
Aus·​sie | \ ˈȯ-sē How to pronounce Aussie (audio) , ˈä-sē, British and Australian usually ˈȯ-zē\

Definition of Aussie

: a native or inhabitant of Australia

First Known Use of Aussie

circa 1910, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Aussie

Australian + -ie

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The first known use of Aussie was circa 1910

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Aussie

noun
How to pronounce Aussie (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of Aussie

informal : a person who lives in or is from Australia

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