Socceroo

See also: sockeroo

English

Etymology

Blend of soccer +‎ kangaroo.

Pronunciation

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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^[1], 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^[2], 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.