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wood and water joeys

wood and water joeys is the plural of wood and water joey.

Meaning of wood and water joey

Noun

wood and water joey (plural wood and water joeys)

  1. (Australia, dated) A person who performs odd jobs; a rouseabout or handyperson.
    • I have known a case where a gentleman, since the Premier of a neighbouring colony, recommended to the Government of which I was a member the appointment of two persons at New England, one of whom was, we were afterwards told, what is called a wood and water joey in a squatter's employment, and the...1873, New South Wales. Parliament. Legislative Council, Votes & Proceedings, page 682

Questions about wood and water joeys

What is wood and water joeys the plural of?
Wood and water joeys is the plural of wood and water joey.

Words near wood and water joeys in the dictionary

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