jumbuck

[ˈdʒʌmbʌk]

jumbuck Definition

a sheep.

Using jumbuck: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jumbuck" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The swagman camped by a billabong, under the shade of a coolibah tree, and he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled, 'Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?' Down came a jumbuck to drink at the billabong.

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Summary: jumbuck in Brief

The term 'jumbuck' [ˈdʒʌmbʌk] refers to a sheep. The word is commonly used in Australian English, as in the song 'Waltzing Matilda,' where a swagman catches a jumbuck to eat.