Informal plural of Aussie; Australian people, or Australian English-speaking slang and culture.
From 'Aussie,' informal Australian English term for Australians, shortened from 'Australian' in the early 20th century. The informal suffix '-ie' is common in Australian slang.
Australians are famous for shortening everything and adding '-ie'—'Aussies' is what you call Australians themselves, but the word also describes a whole culture of humor, slang, and laid-back attitude that's become globally recognized.
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