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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A homeless person, a tramp; a social derelict, especially an alcoholic. Australia

   "If some shabby looking “dero” turns up at the gate no need to call the cops, its me."

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Nickname for Dwayne De Rosario (born 1978), Canadian soccer player.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bumderelictfloaterscatterlingswagmantramp

Example

More examples

"If some shabby looking “dero” turns up at the gate no need to call the cops, its me."

Etymology

From derelict.

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