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