Mate is slang for friend, although in Australia it is also used as a friendly term, like 'thanks, mate' - even if you aren't necessarily a personal friend of the person.
Mozzie is another example of how Aussies like to shorten everything. Mozzie is our term for a mosquito (a blood-sucking pest found throughout my home state of Queensland along with most other parts of Australia).
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I love the macadamia nut. The texture crunches between your teeth and then melts away, leaving a delicious taste. Here in England, they don't have mossies. Or none to speak of. Can't say I miss the little blighters.
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I want to visit Aussie land, but I dont' want to run into mozzies. Ha!
Visiting for the A to Z Challenge. We're doing guest post writing tips.
Mozzie almost sounds like term of endearment. :)
Hope you're enjoying the A-Z Challenge!
Fun theme!
Francene, I envy you not having mozzies. The weather is finally strating to cool a little here so hopefully tyey'll disappear soon.
Hi Masquerade Crew, lather on the insect repellant and you'll be fine (well worth the long flight to get here *grin*).
Will pop over and visit your A-Z... always looking for writing tips :)
Oh, I wish mozzie was a term of endearment, Tracy, but the viscious bzzz in your ear just as you are trying to drop off to sleep is anything but.
Thanks, Donna. Enjoying everyone's A-Z info.
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