Socceroo
See also: sockeroo
English
Etymology
Blend of soccer + kangaroo.
Pronunciation
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Noun
Socceroo (plural Socceroos)
- (Australia, sometimes attributive) A member of the Australian national soccer team, the Socceroos.
- 2010, Archie Thompson, What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger, page 68:
- While still playing for Marconi, just prior to joining Lierse, I had debuted as a Socceroo.
- 1990, Bret Harris, The Proud Champions: Australia′s Aboriginal sporting heroes, page 106:
- A sensation as fullback on the tour, Williams remained in the Socceroo squad for the historic 1974 World Cup campaign in West Germany.
- 1994, Wray Vamplew, The Oxford Companion to Australian sport, 2nd Edition, page 235,
- Kosmina equalled Atti Abonyi′s record of 25 Socceroo goals at full international level and is the National Soccer League′s highest goal-scorer, with 133 goals.
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