different between mozzie vs cozzie

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?m?z.i/
• Rhymes: -?zi

Noun

mozzie (plural mozzies)

1. (Britain, Australia, New Zealand) Alternative form of mossie (“mosquito”)
   • 2012, John Basham, Caravan Survival Guide, Explore Australia Publishing, unnumbered page,

     As they can carry some dreadful diseases, mozzie defence is very important. It seems the types of mozzies and midges change from area to area.

English

Alternative forms

• cossie

Etymology

Alteration of cossie.

Pronunciation

• /?k?zi/, k?zi
• Rhymes: -?zi

Noun

cozzie (plural cozzies)

1. (Australia, Britain) A swimming costume.
   • 2008, Marc Llewellyn, Lee Mylne, Australia For Dummies, page 145,

     If it?s hot, take your cozzie (swimsuit) and towel to Bondi Beach or Manly.

   • 2010, L. J. Adlington, The Diary of Pelly D, unnumbered page,

     Got my new cozzie ready for tomorrow – summer has finally arrived!

   • 2010, Barbara Trapido, Sex and Stravinsky, unnumbered page,

     Cat's wandered down the garden on the pretext of using the pool so she takes her towel and cozzie.

Synonyms

• bathers