Mooloo
/ˈmuːluː
/noun NZ
1The rugby union team of the Waikato region of New Zealand: the Mooloos reclaimed the lead with a successful penalty attempt [as modifier]: the mighty mooloo men went down by one point...
- He will be looking to lead from the front for the Mooloo men tonight.
- The Mooloos have had the early momentum.
- He who goes over in his 56th match for the Mooloo.
1.1A person from Waikato: I’ve lived nearly all my life in Auckland but I’ve never stopped being a mooloo...
- The Mooloo Open Day will be held on Sunday.
- You may hear the oompah band playing the mooloo song.
- Mooloo bells, traditionally painted in red, yellow and black did wonders for the ear drums.
Origin
1950s: from the name of the cow mascot of the Waikato rugby team.
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