Kwaussie

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɑsi/

Definitions of Kwaussie

noun a person of mixed Australian and Kiwi (New Zealand) descent

Example Sentences

A1 A kwaussie is a person with both Australian and Kiwi citizenship.

A2 My friend is a kwaussie because she was born in New Zealand but now lives in Australia.

B1 The term 'kwaussie' is often used to describe someone with mixed Australian and New Zealand heritage.

B2 As a kwaussie, I feel a strong connection to both countries and their cultures.

C1 Being a kwaussie has allowed me to experience the best of both Australian and New Zealand lifestyles.

C2 The kwaussie identity is a unique blend of Australian and Kiwi influences that I am proud to embody.

Examples of Kwaussie in a Sentence

formal The term 'Kwaussie' is used to describe someone who is both Australian and New Zealander.

informal My friend is a Kwaussie because he was born in Australia but has lived in New Zealand for most of his life.

slang I heard that guy is a Kwaussie, meaning he has both Australian and New Zealand heritage.

figurative Being a Kwaussie is like having the best of both worlds with the laid-back Aussie attitude and the Kiwi charm.

Grammatical Forms of Kwaussie

• past tense: Kwaussied
• plural: Kwaussies
• comparative: more Kwaussie
• superlative: most Kwaussie
• present tense: Kwaussies
• future tense: will Kwaussie
• perfect tense: have Kwaussied
• continuous tense: is Kwaussieing
• singular: Kwaussie
• positive degree: Kwaussie
• infinitive: to Kwaussie
• gerund: Kwaussieing
• participle: Kwaussied

Origin and Evolution of Kwaussie

First Known Use: 2000 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Kwaussie' is a portmanteau of 'Kiwi' (slang for a New Zealander) and 'Aussie' (slang for an Australian), combining the two terms to refer to someone of dual Australian and New Zealand heritage.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Kwaussie' gained popularity in the early 2000s as a playful and colloquial way to describe individuals with connections to both Australia and New Zealand. It reflects the close cultural ties between the two countries and the unique identity that can arise from being a mix of both Australian and New Zealander heritage.