(Australia) A female jackaroo, a woman who does the job of a jackaroo.
(Australia) A female jackaroo, a woman who does the job of a jackaroo.
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Jillaroo means: A female jackaroo, a woman who does the job of a jackaroo.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(Australia) A trainee station manager or owner, working as a stockman or farm hand; formerly, a young man of independent means working at a station in a supernumerary capacity to gain experience.
(Australia, Queensland, obsolete) A white man living outside of a white settlement.
(intransitive) To work as a jackaroo.
(Australia, cricket) Someone who plays for the Australia women's national rugby union team.
Jillaroo means: A female jackaroo, a woman who does the job of a jackaroo.. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
jillaroo means: A female jackaroo, a woman who does the job of a jackaroo.. Register: informal, Australian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(AU) A red kangaroo.