jackeroo
noun
an inexperienced person working as an apprentice on a sheep ranch.
jackeroos
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pluralof jackeroo.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some are in a wilderness, with fittings to match; others have telephones between homestead and out-stations, the jackeroos dress for dinner, and the station hands are cowed into touching their hats and saying "Sir."
From Outback Marriage, an : a story of Australian life by A. B. (Andrew Barton) Paterson
There were bank clerks and young fellows out of offices from Gool-Gool, jackeroos and governesses in great force from neighbouring holdings, and we had a merry time.
From My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin
On reaching the house we found other company had arrived in the persons of young Mr Goodjay from Cummabella, his sister, her governess, and a couple of jackeroos.
From My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin
Going in her direction I met Joe Archer, one of the Five-Bob jackeroos, and a great chum of mine.
From My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin
His overseer, jackeroos, and other employees were all allowed the freedom of home, and could invite whom they pleased to Five-Bob Downs.
From My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin
