mozzie: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Informal
UK/ˈmɒzi/US/ˈmɑːzi/

Very informal, slang

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Quick answer

What does “mozzie” mean?

A mosquito.

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Pronunciation

Definition

Meaning and Definition

A mosquito.

A colloquial term for any small biting insect resembling a mosquito.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

Common in UK and Australian informal speech; rarely used in the US, where 'skeeter' is a closer equivalent slang.

Connotations

In UK/Australia: humorous, slightly childish, casual. In US: likely unknown or perceived as a foreignism.

Frequency

High frequency in Australian casual conversation; moderate in UK informal contexts; very low in US.

Grammar

How to Use “mozzie” in a Sentence

[get bitten by] a mozzie[put up] a mozzie net

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
bitten by a mozziemozzie bitemozzie net
medium
annoying mozziemozzie seasonswat a mozzie
weak
big mozziemozzie problemmozzie repellent

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

Not used.

Everyday

Common in casual conversation, especially in Australia/UK during summer.

Technical

Not used.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “mozzie”

Strong

skeeter (US informal)

Weak

midgebiting insect

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “mozzie”

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “mozzie”

  • Spelling as 'mozzy' (common variant, but 'mozzie' is standard).
  • Using in formal writing.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, it is an informal slang term, primarily used in Australian and British English.

No, it is too informal for academic or formal writing. Use 'mosquito' instead.

The closest American slang term is 'skeeter', though it is less common than 'mozzie' is in Australia.

No, it specifically refers to a mosquito or a very similar small, biting flying insect.

A mosquito.

Mozzie is usually very informal, slang in register.

Mozzie: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmɒzi/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɑːzi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • mozzie season (summer period with many mosquitoes)

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

'Mozzie' sounds like 'fuzzy' and 'buzzy' – think of a fuzzy, buzzing insect.

Conceptual Metaphor

ANNOYANCE IS A SMALL BITING CREATURE ('That mozzie in the meeting wouldn't stop talking').

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
Don't forget your net if you're camping near the lake.
Multiple Choice

'Mozzie' is primarily used in which variety/varieties of English?

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