mozzie
noun · casual
A mosquito.
How Aussies use it
- The mozzies are bad tonight.
- Bring some mozzie spray to the camping trip.
Good to know
Summer evenings in many parts of Australia mean mozzies, so pack repellent.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use mosquito instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.