mozzie: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
InformalVery informal, slang
Quick answer
What does “mozzie” mean?
A mosquito.
Audio
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 netVocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used.
Everyday
Common in casual conversation, especially in Australia/UK during summer.
Technical
Not used.
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
'Mozzie' is primarily used in which variety/varieties of English?