Words & TermsPlaces and regional language
gumsucker
A Victorian; historically, an Australian colonist in related usages.
In a sentence
In this historical or contextual use, “gumsucker” means a Victorian; historically, an Australian colonist in related usages.
Where it came from
The term is a documented historical Australian regional nickname, especially for Victorians.
- Initial era
- 1850–1899
- Where used
- Victoria; regional distribution varies