Word for the day cossie

[Josiah]

cossie
[koz-ee]

Alternate spelling cozzie

noun, Australian Informal.

1. swimming costume, bathing suit

Origin of cossie 1915-1920

Is this word used to refer to both men's and women's bathing suits?

 

[hollydolly]

LOL..as you already know it's slang word for swimsuit or bikini in common usage here in the UK and Australia..for both female and mens' swimwear.

if you google Men's cossies it will take you straight to mens' swimwear, well it does here in the UK..

 

[Shirley]

Hey, Josiah! You can order you a bright red cossie.

 

[Warrigal]

Alternatives are togs, swimmers and bathers. A lot depends on which Australian state you are in.
Budgie smugglers are exclusively worn by males.

 

[Ameriscot]

I never really picked up saying cossie and still say swimsuit or bathing suit.

 

[Shirley]

Warri, that's an interesting concept. May we know more?

 

[oakapple]

Never ever said cossie but have heard it said.A bit old fashioned now probably.

 

[Kadee]

Alternatives are togs, swimmers and bathers. A lot depends on which Australian state you are in.
Budgie smugglers are exclusively worn by males.

And don't forget DW our PM wears Budgie smugglers

 

[Kadee]

I have a cossie in the drawer it , stays never sees the light of day, or ever gets wet ....We live close to a beach , however I grew up in one of driest places in Aus, and never learned to swim....

 

[Warrigal]

Warri, that's an interesting concept. May we know more?

Which bit? budgie smugglers?

 

[Warrigal]

Never ever said cossie but have heard it said.A bit old fashioned now probably.

Definitely old fashioned but as kids we always used the plural version - cossies, a bit like trousers and shorts.