noun
General Slang
Drongo
/ˈdrɒŋɡoʊ/ · noun · slang
A fool or idiot — an affectionately scornful Aussie word for a hopeless dimwit.
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Definitions
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Someone hopeless or useless at a task.
“Don't let that drongo near the barbecue, he'll cremate everything.”
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2
A stupid or incompetent person.
“What kind of drongo leaves the gate open with the dog out?”
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Used among mates as a mild, almost fond insult.
“Ya drongo, you've put your shirt on inside out.”
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Drongo In A Sentence
Some drongo parked across two spots again.
I felt like a right drongo forgetting my own birthday plans.
He's a lovable drongo but you wouldn't trust him with the keys.
Origin & Usage
Named after Drongo, an Australian racehorse of the 1920s that never won a race despite many attempts. The horse's hopeless record made 'drongo' shorthand for a useless type.
People Also Ask
What does drongo mean in Australia?
A drongo is a fool or idiot, used as a mild and often affectionate insult.
Where does the word drongo come from?
From a 1920s Australian racehorse named Drongo that famously never won a race.
Is calling someone a drongo offensive?
It's a light insult — between mates it's affectionate, but to a stranger it's a put-down.
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