dubbo

English

Etymology

Named after the outback Australian town Dubbo (cf. country bumpkin).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdʌboʊ/
  • Audio (AU)(file)

Noun

dubbo (plural dubbos)

  1. (Australia, slang, derogatory) A foolish person.
    • 1979, Gabrielle Carey and Kathy Lette, Puberty Blues, page 46:
      `Sprung!' cried Jeff Basin, the local dubbo. 'Oh, der,' moaned Boardie sarcastically.
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