"magoos" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Rhyming slang for twos. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} magoos pl (plural only)
  1. (Australia, rhyming slang, sports) A reserves team. Tags: Australia, plural, plural-only, slang
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