Ossi

British  

/ ˈɒsɪ, ˈɔsi /

noun

1. informal a native, inhabitant, or citizen of that part of Germany that was formerly East Germany

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Etymology

Origin of Ossi

C20: from German ostdeutsch East German

Example Sentences

Lancelot, sleeping, dreams that Ossi has come to life, a vision that Lubitsch depicts in a superimposition while the real Ossi sidles up to him on the bed.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2020

Isi is a privileged billionaire's daughter who makes a mutually beneficial arrangement with a working-class boxer, Ossi to date long enough to provoke her parents to her to pursue her dreams to become a chef.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2020

“Some people think pesäpallo is a cancer, because it takes the best athletes from other sports,” said Ossi Savolainen, head of the Finnish Baseball Association.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2015

It’s nice that at least one Ossi creation has united and conquered.

From Washington Post

"Ossi, is that you?" called a voice almost masculine in its deep tone, but musical withal and in evident anxiety, as a tall female figure advanced to meet him.

From 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance by Schubin, Ossip