Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jumbuck
Noun
/ˈdʒʌmbʌk/
Definition
An Australian term for a sheep, particularly one that is raised for wool.
Examples
- The farmer counted his jumbucks as they grazed in the field.
- In the famous Australian song, the jumbuck is a central character who gets stolen.
- Sheep shearing is a common activity when managing jumbucks on the ranch.
Meaning
Jumbuck refers to a sheep, often used in Australian English, especially in the context of rural life and farming.
Synonyms
- Sheep
- Ovine
- Woolly
