dinkum
Meaning
Genuine, honest, true or real. Also used as an adverb meaning truly.
Example
He's a dinkum Aussie who's never missed a cricket test.
Origin
From English dialect 'dinkum', meaning work or a fair share of work.
Nearby words
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- dip outTo miss out on something, or to drop out of it.
- dip your lidTo raise your hat in greeting or respect; to show admiration for someone.