Orgins of the word "Oz" for Australia. Where did the nickname "Oz" originate ?

Answer 1

Oz was the name of a satirical magazine first published in Sydney in 1963 and then in London from 1967 to 1973. It was the subject of two celebrated trials, one in Australia and one in London. While Australians had been called Aussies and the international abbreviation was AUS before that, it was the magazine that linked the land of Oz with Australia.

Answer 2

If there's one thing that really annoys us it's being called Ossies instead of Ozzies. The Americans are famous for mispronouncing the word. So, I'd say that's where Oz comes from.
Also Australia and Australian are long words, why not use Oz.

Aussie: pronounced Ozzie not Ossie = An Australian.

The term is occasionally used to refer to the country of Australia (for example, “back in Aussie”), but this usage is very rare amongst Australians, who are more likely to use the term “Oz”.
The exception seems to be sporting chants, such as “Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!” and “Come on, Aussie, come on!”, which appear to apply this usage.

Answer 3

From the first 3 letters "Aus" of Australia. Pronounced Oz in the local version of English, Australians are known as Aussies (Ozzes).

Answer 4

Because the start of the name sounds like Oz....obviously!

Answer 5

the wizzard silly
you know the yellow brick road the tin man the lion without a roar, and all that, they cant even spell beer xxxx for **** sakes how you expect them to spell Austrailia.

Answer 6

Are you really that stupid? You can't put 2 and 2 together? Jesus, I hope you stay where you are, unless you live near me, of course.

Answer 7

The answer to your question is self-evident.