Socceroo

noun

Socceroo

noun

Etymology Blend of soccer + kangaroo.

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Australia, Sometimes A member of the Australian national soccer team, the Socceroos.

While still playing for Marconi, just prior to joining Lierse, I had debuted as a Socceroo.2010, Archie Thompson, What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger, page 68:
A sensation as fullback on the tour, Williams remained in the Socceroo squad for the historic 1974 World Cup campaign in West Germany.1990, Bret Harris, The Proud Champions: Australia′s Aboriginal sporting heroes, page 106:

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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.1994, Wray Vamplew, The Oxford Companion to Australian sport, 2nd edition, page 235:

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