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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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
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
Three jackeroos, an overseer, and two other young men came in, were introduced to me, and then we began dinner.
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
First, two stout old squatters with big laughs and bigger corporations, then Miss Augusta Beecham, next Joe Archer the overseer, and the two other jackeroos.
From My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin
