Rosa

Pronunciation

Origin

Believed to derive from the name of the Australian native bird rosella (genus Platycercus), a small parrot noted for its ability to vanish when the need arises.

Full definition of rosa

Verb

1. (slang, AU) to hide, vanish, shadowWeren't we meant to have dinner with Jane?No, she unfortunately had to rosa.

Noun

1. (slang, AU) no-show, someone who does not show up as expectedEvery time we organise to have dinner, she never turns up.I know, she is such a rosa.----