"bullocky" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbʊləki/ [UK] Forms: bullockies [plural]
Etymology: From bullock + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|bullock|y}} bullock + -y Head templates: {{en-noun}} bullocky (plural bullockies)
  1. (Australia and New Zealand colloquial, now historical) A person (usually a man) who drives a cart pulled by a team of bullocks. Wikipedia link: bullocky Tags: Australia, New-Zealand, colloquial, historical Categories (topical): Occupations, People

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