verb
General Slang
barrack
BARR-uk · verb · informal
To cheer for / support a team.
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Definitions
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To support or cheer on a sports team.
“Who do you barrack for in the AFL?”
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barrack In A Sentence
Who do you barrack for in the AFL?
Origin & Usage
Australian; possibly from Northern Irish 'barrack' (to brag/jeer) or a military sense.
People Also Ask
What does 'barrack' mean in Australia?
It means to support or cheer on a sports team, e.g. 'Who do you barrack for?'
Does 'barrack' mean to support or to heckle?
In Australia it means to support and cheer for a team, whereas in British and American use 'barrack' can mean to jeer or heckle, which is roughly the opposite.
Where does 'barrack' come from?
Its origin is debated, with suggestions ranging from Northern Irish dialect 'barrack' (to brag or jeer) to a military camp sense; in Australia the supportive meaning stuck.
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