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What (who) is jackeroo - definition

TRAINEE STOCKMAN ON A SHEEP OR CATTLE STATION
Jackeroo; Jillaroo (trainee); Jackeroo (trainee); Jackeroo (apprentice); Jackaroo (apprentice); Stockboy (Australia); Stockgirl (Australia); Colonial experience; Jackaroo (trainee)
  • A cattle station in northern New South Wales, where a jackaroo could be working

Jackeroo         
·add. ·- A young man living as an apprentice on a sheep station, or otherwise engaged in acquainting himself with colonial life.
jackeroo         
¦ noun & verb variant spelling of jackaroo.
jackaroo         
[?d?ak?'ru:]
(also jackeroo) Austral./NZ informal
¦ noun a young, inexperienced worker on a sheep or cattle station.
¦ verb work as a jackaroo.
Origin
C19: perh. a blend of jack1 and kangaroo.

Wikipedia

Jackaroo

A jackaroo is a young man (feminine equivalent jillaroo) working on a sheep or cattle station, to gain practical experience in the skills needed to become an owner, overseer, manager, etc. The word originated in Queensland, Australia in the 19th century and is still in use in Australia and New Zealand in the 21st century. Its origins are unclear, although it is firmly rooted in Australian English, Australian culture and in the traditions of the Australian stockmen.