Contrary to what you might think, there actually is an origin to this clothing company's name. A billabong is an Australian name for a dead-end channel, or a stagnant pool.
by zanny May 27, 2004
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The hostel was hell. It was full of backpacking billabongs. All they talked about was outdoor sports and "pardaying".
by LaQueshie April 19, 2007
Get the billabong mug.Yes, Billabong is an Australian surf brand stolen by Americans. the origin is sometimes referred to a river in Australia. The Americanized origin refers to the stereotypical pothead surfers. Urban myth is Billabong used to be Build-A-Bong but it soon changed.
by ModernxSwinger October 13, 2006
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Ally: Hey, i just bought this hair-tye from Billabong for just $200! i look SO totally cool! (flicks her blonde hair)
Jess: (omg. what a total idiot!) uhhhh.. no comment.
Jess: (omg. what a total idiot!) uhhhh.. no comment.
by grisella May 14, 2004
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its made by slaves, cost to much and generally just looks crap
its made by slaves, cost to much and generally just looks crap
by Cyna December 15, 2004
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by drl May 22, 2003
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