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# a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock

phrase (idiom; Australian slang)

«a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(Australia, slang) mad, eccentric or a bit stupid.

### In the lessons

Australian and New Zealand country humour, from the family of «a screw loose» sayings; banter and gossip.

### Examples

- Old Bert's got a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock.
- You must have a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock to drive in this heat.
- Gossip: «Lovely bloke, but a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock.»
- A paddock is a field; the top paddock is the head.
- He laughed: «I know, I've got kangaroos loose in the top paddock.»
- Uncle Ray swears he saw a ghost — kangaroos loose in the top paddock, if you ask me.

### Note

Stands for «mad» or «odd». Not about real kangaroos. Mostly playful but can hurt someone with mental illness. Outside Australia people may not understand it.