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jacka-rooing Definition


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jackaroo
jackeroo
noun
    (Austral)
    jackaroos, jackeroos
    1. colloq
      A newcomer, or novice, on a sheep- or cattle-station.
verb
    intr
    jackarooed, jacka-rooing
    1. To be a jackaroo. See also jillaroo.
Etymology: 19c: from jack (see sense 11) + ending of kangaroo.



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