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Aussie Rules

noun

Meaning

Australian rules football, the code played in the AFL; also called 'footy' in the southern states.

Example

In Melbourne, Aussie Rules is practically a religion.

Origin

Shortening of 'Australian rules football'.

Variants

Australian rules

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