2006-08-16 14:00:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The word kangaroo derives from the Guugu Yimidhirr (an Australian Aboriginal language) word gangurru, referring to a grey kangaroo. The name was first recorded (as "Kangooroo or Kanguru")
2006-08-16 14:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by fear_fox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw a re-run of an American 70's show the other week, Heart to Heart and the characters were saying that Kangaroo comes from the Aboriginal word for 'what was that?' which is what the first person to see a kangaroo said. Imagine if all our animals were named like that... koalas would be called 'Awww so cute' and big venomous snakes would be called 'Sh*t!!!'
2006-08-18 12:23:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is amazing how many comedians throw away lines end up being taken as some kind truth....
The answer above gives you the answer....
:o)
2006-08-17 10:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋