dubbo

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdʌboʊ/

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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.