Dubbo

//ˈdʌboʊ// name, noun, slang

name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A foolish person. Australia, derogatory, slang

    "`Sprung!' cried Jeff Basin, the local dubbo. 'Oh, der,' moaned Boardie sarcastically."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A city in the Orana region, New South Wales, Australia.
  2. 2
    A local government area in New South Wales, Australia; in full, Dubbo Regional Council.

Synonyms

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boggerbydlocarlchurlcorncobcornhusker

Example

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"`Sprung!' cried Jeff Basin, the local dubbo. 'Oh, der,' moaned Boardie sarcastically."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Named after the outback Australian town Dubbo (cf. country bumpkin).

Etymology 2

Probably from Wiradjuri [Term?].

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