Socceroo

See also: sockeroo

English

Etymology

Blend of soccer +‎ kangaroo.

Pronunciation
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Noun

Socceroo (plural Socceroos)

  1. (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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