jackeroo

jack·e·roo

J j

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jak-uh-roo]
- /ˌdʒæk əˈru/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jak-uh-roo]
- /ˌdʒæk əˈru/

Definitions of jackeroo word

noun plural jackeroo an inexperienced person working as an apprentice on a sheep ranch. 1
verb without object jackeroo to work as an apprentice on a sheep ranch. 1
noun jackeroo A young man working on a sheep or cattle station to gain experience. 1
noun jackeroo a young male management trainee on a sheep or cattle station 0
noun jackeroo an inexperienced apprentice working on a sheep or cattle ranch 0
noun jackeroo Alternative spelling of jackaroo. 0

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Origin of jackeroo

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; jack1 + (kang)aroo; cf. -eroo

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Parts of speech for Jackeroo

noun

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preposition

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exclamation

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jackeroo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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