bitzer

noun — 3 senses

bitzer

noun

Etymology Unknown. Originally used of dogs. Perhaps from bits + -er, in reference to the dog's composition from multiple different "bits". The spelling with tz may be influenced from other names of breeds (e.g. spitz, shih tzu, etc.) or in imitation of German names. Compare also German Betze (“bitch, female dog”).

1

Australia, New Zealand, Informal A mongrel dog.

2

Australia, New Zealand, Informal A person of mixed race or ethnicity.

  • And a bit Welsh on your father's side. And a bit Irish. There's even some Chinese in there. You're a bitzer, Stevie.2017, Fiona Farrell, Decline and Fall on Savage Street, →ISBN:
3

Slang A bicycle assembled from bits and pieces.

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