budgeree

[ buhj-uh-ree ]

adjective

, Australian.

1. good; fine.
2. pretty.

Word History and Origins

Origin of budgeree¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; Australian Pidgin English, from Dharuk (an extinct Aboriginal language spoken in the area of Port Jackson) bú-jari, budgeri, boodgeri “good, well”

Example Sentences

The native, Budgeree Dick, now reappeared after 48 hours' absence, with two companions.

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