straight dinkum
An iconic phrase in Australian and New Zealand English, 'straight dinkum' emphasizes honesty and authenticity.
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Definition
B2Australian and New Zealand English
(slang, informal)Genuine and honest, without any deception.
Example
- He's straight dinkum; you can trust what he says.
- When she said she was leaving, she was being straight dinkum.
B2Australian and New Zealand English
(slang, informal)Used to emphasize the truthfulness or sincerity of a statement.
Example
- I'm straight dinkum, that's exactly what happened.
- You can take his word as straight dinkum.
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