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1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.3 Verb

English

Etymology

Alteration of an Aboriginal term meaning 'wandering white man'.

Noun

jackaroo. (plural jackaroos)

1. (Australian informal) Young or inexperienced stockman or farm hand.

Verb

to jackaroo

1. To work as a jackaroo.

• Bill has gone jackarooing out west.