Barracking is a familiar feature of Australia’s sporting culture and a word in common use in Australian English. But what’s the history of this word and the culture it represents? In Oz Words, Dr Matthew Klugman explores the fascinating history of early barracking in Melbourne, and investigates the origins of this important word.
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