English Explanatory Dictionary

Ruzzian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Alternative spelling of Russian.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of Russian.

Word forms

Ruzzian Ruzzians

Etymology

A neologism that appeared following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. At first a blend of Russian + Nazi, after 2022 a blend of Russian + Z, using the Russian Z symbol of Russian propaganda to mock the Russian invasion of Ukraine. See Z for more information. Analyzable as Ruzzia + -n.

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