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Refugee Regatta

(Australia, Darwin, colloquial, slang, offensive) An influx of illegal immigrants or refugees attempting to enter the country by sea; an influx of boat people.

ˈɹɛfjud͡ʒi ɹɪˈɡɑtə133 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia, Darwin, colloquial, slang, offensive) An influx of illegal immigrants or refugees attempting to enter the country by sea; an influx of boat people.

Origin: From refugee + boat race, referring to the fact that the influxes tend to be seasonal, occurring normally during the cooler months. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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