dingo
Meaning
- The wild dog of Australia, Canis dingo, typically sandy-yellow in colour.
- A cowardly or treacherous person. Derogatory.
Example
We heard dingoes howling around the camp all night.
Origin
From Dharug, the language of the Sydney region.
Nearby words
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- dinkum oilThe truth; reliable, inside information. Dated.