dero
See also: -dero
English
Etymology
From derelict.
Pronunciation
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Audio (AU): (file)
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Alternative forms
Noun
dero (plural deros)
- (Australia) A homeless person, a tramp; a social derelict, especially an alcoholic.
- 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.
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:vagabond
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Etymology
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Pronunciation
Pronoun
dero
Further reading
- “dero” in Duden online
Lindu
Noun
dero
Slovene
Verb
dero
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