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?

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fair dinkum":

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