fair dinkum
An iconic Australian expression used to emphasize authenticity and honesty.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, australian)Genuine or authentic.
Example
- He's a fair dinkum guy; you can trust him.
- That story is fair dinkum, no exaggeration.
B2General
(informal, australian)Used to confirm the truth or sincerity of a statement.
Example
- Fair dinkum, I saw a kangaroo in the backyard!
- Are you fair dinkum about moving to Sydney?
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fair dinkum":
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