Mozzie

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑzi/

Definitions of mozzie

noun a colloquial term for a mosquito

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a mozzie flying around the room.

A2 I hate it when mozzies bite me during the summer.

B1 It is important to use mosquito repellent to avoid mozzie bites.

B2 The mozzie population has increased due to the recent rainfall.

C1 Scientists are studying the behavior of mozzies to find ways to control their population.

C2 The government has implemented a program to reduce the spread of diseases carried by mozzies.

Examples of mozzie in a Sentence

formal The mozzie population has significantly increased in the wetlands.

informal I got bitten by a mozzie while camping last night.

slang I hate those pesky mozzies buzzing around.

figurative The constant buzzing of mozzies in my ears is driving me crazy.

Grammatical Forms of mozzie

• past tense: mozzied
• plural: mozzies
• comparative: more mozzie
• superlative: most mozzie
• present tense: mozzies
• future tense: will mozzie
• perfect tense: have mozzied
• continuous tense: is mozzieing
• singular: mozzie
• positive degree: very mozzie
• infinitive: to mozzie
• gerund: mozzieing
• participle: mozzied

Origin and Evolution of mozzie

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: Australian English

Story behind the word: The word 'mozzie' is believed to have originated in Australia.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a colloquial term for mosquito, 'mozzie' has become widely accepted in Australian English and is commonly used in everyday language.