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Still common
Definition
A mixed-breed or mongrel dog, made up of "bits of this and bits of that."
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Where "Bitzer" Comes From
"Bitzer" is a playful piece of Australian wordplay, built directly from the phrase "bits of this and bits of that" — a light-hearted way of describing a dog of uncertain, mixed parentage.
It's affectionate rather than dismissive, in keeping with the general Australian fondness for a scruffy, resourceful mixed-breed dog over a pedigree one.
Example Sentence
"Our dog's a bitzer — bits of kelpie, bits of who-knows-what."
How Aussies Actually Use It
"Bitzer" is used warmly, usually about a beloved family dog whose breed is anyone's guess.
It occasionally extends beyond dogs to describe anything cobbled together from mismatched parts or spare materials.
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