dubbo
English
Etymology
Named after the outback Australian town Dubbo (cf. country bumpkin).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈdʌboʊ/
Audio (AU) (file)
Noun
dubbo (plural dubbos)
- (Australia, slang, derogatory) A foolish person.
- 1979, Gabrielle Carey and Kathy Lette, Puberty Blues, page 46:
- `Sprung!' cried Jeff Basin, the local dubbo. 'Oh, der,' moaned Boardie sarcastically.
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