noun
General Slang
cossie
KOZ-ee · noun · informal
A swimming costume.
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Definitions
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A bathing suit; also spelt 'cozzie'.
“She's in her cossie down at the surf.”
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cossie In A Sentence
She's in her cossie down at the surf.
Origin & Usage
Diminutive of 'costume' with '-ie'.
Variants
cozzie
People Also Ask
What is a 'cossie'?
A 'cossie' is a swimming costume or bathing suit. It's a shortened, casual form of the word 'costume'.
How do you spell 'cossie'?
It's spelt 'cossie' or 'cozzie' — both are common in Australia.
Is 'cossie' the same as 'togs'?
Yes, they both mean swimwear, though 'cossie' is heard more in NSW while 'togs' dominates in Queensland.
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