Aussie

noun

Aus·​sie ˈȯ-sē How to pronounce Aussie (audio)
ˈä-sē,
 British and Australian usually  ˈȯ-zē
: a native or inhabitant of Australia

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The 44-year-old Aussie’s best career U.S. Open result was a tie for fourth place a decade ago at Chambers Bay. Justin Ray, New York Times, 13 June 2025 The seared scallop with morel and asparagus evokes spring, and the dry-aged duck with rhubarb is a little homage to the Aussie chef ’s experience at Eleven Madison Park. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 June 2025 Courtney is a devilish delight as nutso Aussie fisherman and tourist guide Tucker. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 6 June 2025 On the Aussie front, beloved indie rockers Cloud Control re-enter the ARIA Albums Chart at No. 19 with their 2010 debut Bliss Release, following their surprise reunion after a seven-year hiatus. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Aussie

Word History

Etymology

Australian + -ie

First Known Use

circa 1910, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aussie was circa 1910

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“Aussie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aussie. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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