dero

See also: -dero

English

Pronunciation
  • (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈdeəɹ.əʊ/
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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɛɹəʊ/

Etymology 1

From derelict.

Alternative forms

Noun

dero (plural deros)

  1. (Australia) A homeless person, a tramp; a social derelict, especially an alcoholic.
    • 2001 August 11, warfer69, “I bought the 60 warfer”, in rec.models.rc.helicopter, Usenet‎:
      If some shabby looking “dero” turns up at the gate no need to call the cops, its me.
    • 2006, Alexis Wright, Carpentaria, Giramondo 2012, p. 66:
      Finn was affected with the dero shakes, wobbling one way or another to steady his position, as the hawks, looking down at him, casually flew out of range.

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Noun

dero

  1. a kind of cultural dance
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