jackaroo

/ˈdʒækəroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A young man who works on a sheep or cattle station, especially in Australia; a farmhand

“He worked as a jackaroo on a large ranch in the outback.”

2. verb

To work as a jackaroo; to assist or accompany a jackaroo

“He plans to jackaroo on the property this summer.”

Synonyms

  • ranchhand
  • stationhand

Antonyms

  • city dweller
  • office worker