dubbo en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
- /ˈdʌboʊ/
Etymology
Named after the outback Australian town Dubbo (cf. country bumpkin).
Meanings
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(Australia, derogatory, slang) A foolish person.
`Sprung!' cried Jeff Basin, the local dubbo. 'Oh, der,' moaned Boardie sarcastically.
1979, Gabrielle Carey, Kathy Lette, Puberty Blues, page 46:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dubbos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |