by Shitcakedasshairs June 16, 2018

by mikey101 June 5, 2009

Early 17th century. From Latin, smackus de roois. Theory of origin: from the time of Seneca; first noted use in Letters from a Stoic. From the verb, "smacka-da-roo," signifying a real up-and-comer, go-getter, straight-shooter, and other hyphenated synonyms. One who "smacks the roo," from Augustus Caesar on to Joan of Arc and to present-day Margaret Thatcher, is not afraid to take charge of any given situation, to be the captain of their soul, the master of their fate. Made popular by "Invictus," Wiliam Ernest Henley. Also made popular by certain intrepid Australians smacking kangaroos, but let's not get into that...
Babushka: Did you see how MC pretty pants got that promotion at AWS through sheer hard work and effort?
Macushla: Yeah, she's pretty awesome. She's been known to smack the roo from time to time, but she must've really smacked the roo in that last quarter.
Macushla: Yeah, she's pretty awesome. She's been known to smack the roo from time to time, but she must've really smacked the roo in that last quarter.
by Babushk September 19, 2019


Phrase invented by filmmaker Dan Mace. First featured on Casey Neistat's 368 vlog before Dan made a video about the phrase on his Youtube Channel.
by Yourrealname121 January 15, 2019

by Soy Sauce Jimmy August 4, 2016

by Quintin Lewis November 14, 2004
