jumbuck
Meaning
A sheep.
Example
Up came a jumbuck to drink at the billabong.
Origin
Origin unknown
Nearby words
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- jokerA man or bloke, often one you don't know or don't think much of.
- journoA journalist.
- jugAn electric kettle. To 'put the jug on' is to boil water for a cup of tea or coffee.
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- jumper punchIn Australian rules football, a punch thrown while holding an opponent's jumper.
- jumping castleAn inflatable structure for children to bounce on; known elsewhere as a bouncy castle.