POZZY

Etymology 1

Unclear, perhaps from a southern African language; from late 19thC, revived during World War I.

Noun

pozzy (uncountable)

(British, military slang) Jam.

Etymology 2

Noun

pozzy (plural pozzies)

(Australia, New Zealand, military slang, Digger slang) A firing position.

(Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) A position or place, especially one that is advantageous.

Source: Wiktionary



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