Socceroo

See also: sockeroo

English

Etymology

Blend of soccer +‎ kangaroo.

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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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