Traditional
Still common
Definition
Nickname for Mark or Marcus.
Example Sentence
"Mazza's flat out like a lizard drinking."
Where "Mazza" Comes From
Mark or Marcus shortens to Maz, then adds the classic "-za" ending — sitting comfortably alongside Bazza, Gazza, and Kazza in the same well-worn nickname family.
It's about as predictable a formation as they come once you know the pattern: pick a name starting with a hard consonant, shorten it, add "-za."
How Aussies Actually Use It
A casual, everyday nickname for a Mark or Marcus, used freely by mates, family, and workmates without any real formality.
It's one of many interchangeable "-za" nicknames that Aussies reach for once a friendship is established.
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