Socceroos

/ (ˌsɒkəˈruːz) /

pl n

the Australian men's national soccer team

Word Origin for Socceroos

from soccer + ( kangar) oo

Example sentences from the Web for socceroos

  • Expect plenty of cuts to his gorgeous girlfriend, Sarah Brandner, while her sweetheart takes on the Socceroos.

    World Cup Primer |Joshua Robinson |June 12, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
  • In Group D, Australia and Serbia got the chop, with the Socceroos just missing out because of their poor goal differential.

    World Cup Primer |Joshua Robinson |June 12, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
  • Australia 2-1 Serbia For a few moments, the Socceroos saw a glimmer of hope as they went up 2-0.

    World Cup Primer |Joshua Robinson |June 12, 2010 |DAILY BEAST