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kangawallafox


Animals such as kangaroos, wallabies and foxes: When someonne was planning to travel on an open road you might warn them to watch out for "Kangawallafoxes"

Contributor's comments: Originally heard this word from a mate in Coffs Harbour who came from Woolongong used to describe a scary mythical creature like a bunyip. Also Platyburrakookapus, but I think this came from a poem.

Contributor's comments: a cross between a roo, a wallaby and a fox - very useful when confusing tourists: "...and then the kangawallafox tore through the tent..."