emu bob en · NOUN
Etymology
The motion of the people repeatedly bending down and standing up is likened to emus bobbing their head as they forage on the ground.
Meanings
- (Australia, countable, uncountable) A task assigned to a group of people, especially schoolchildren or army recruits, where they move around an area and pick up rubbish from the ground.
- (Australia, countable, uncommon, uncountable) Any activity which involves repetitive bending down over a wide area, such as searching for clues relating to somebody's disappearance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| emu bobs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |