Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mozzie
noun
/ˈmɒzi/
Definition
A colloquial term used primarily in Australian and British English to refer to a mosquito.
Examples
- During summer nights, the mozzies would swarm around the porch light.
- Make sure to apply mosquito repellent to avoid getting bitten by mozzies.
Meaning
A small flying insect known for sucking blood and often associated with biting humans and animals.
Synonyms
- mosquito
- gnat
- biting fly
