"Socceroo" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-au-Socceroo.ogg [Australia] Forms: Socceroos [plural]
Etymology: Blend of soccer + kangaroo. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|soccer|kangaroo}} Blend of soccer + kangaroo Head templates: {{en-noun}} Socceroo (plural Socceroos)
  1. (Australia, sometimes attributive) A member of the Australian national soccer team, the Socceroos. Tags: Australia, attributive, sometimes Categories (topical): Football (soccer)

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