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wood and water joey

(Australia, dated) A person who performs odd jobs; a rouseabout or handyperson.

ˈwʊd ənd ˈwɔtɚ ˈd͡ʒoʊi177 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia, dated) A person who performs odd jobs; a rouseabout or handyperson.

Origin: Common tasks would include fetching wood and water. See joey for Australian slang senses; these people were usually young. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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