Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mossie
noun
/ˈmɒsi/
Definition
A small, often irritating insect that resembles a mosquito.
Examples
- After sunset, the mossies came out, buzzing around the porch light.
- I always keep bug spray handy when camping to fend off the mossies.
Meaning
Mossie is often used as a colloquial term for a mosquito, particularly in informal contexts.
Synonyms
- mosquito
- gnat
- bug
