dero
Pronunciation
  • (Australia) IPA: /ˈdeəɹ.əʊ/
  • (British) IPA: /ˈdɛɹəʊ/
Noun

dero (plural deros)

  1. (Australia) A homeless person, a tramp; a social derelict, especially an alcoholic.
    • 2006, Alexis Wright, Carpentaria, Giramondo 2012, p. 66:
      Finn was affected with the dero shakes, wobbling one way or another to steady his position, as the hawks, looking down at him, casually flew out of range.
Synonyms


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