Dinkum

Word DINKUM
Character 6
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈdɪŋkəm/

Definitions and meanings of "Dinkum"

What do we mean by dinkum?

Genuine; real. adjective

Honestly; truly. adverb

Truth. noun

Hard work.

Truth.

An expression used in South Africa. Means "really", "truly", "honestly". See also fair dinkum. Urban Dictionary

Australian slang; v, fair or true. To proclaim a fact or truth in a statement in such a manner. Urban Dictionary

Usually a term used to confirm the truth of a statement. The origins of this term are disputed but a plausible one is that it came from the Victorian Goldfields where Chinese workers used the term Ding kum so confirm a deal that is honest and true. Urban Dictionary

To mean that something is truthful. Fair share of work, truth, or honesty. Not kidding. Not 'taking the shit', as it were. Urban Dictionary

1)Australian Slang Word to express suprise. 2)Statement of acknowledgement. Similar term to "No Sh!t" Urban Dictionary

Fair dinkum the Australian way of: "say wallah bro" Urban Dictionary

(In addition to other definitions) Incredulous disbelief, similar to bloody hell. Urban Dictionary

Originates from when Captain Cook first landed in Australia. When they used to drink the toast would be "Fair Drinking" and the saying has evolved from there. Urban Dictionary

Right on, well done, for sure, agree, the goods, full sick for sure, top quality, etc etc. An amalgamation of the New Zealander word Primo and the Australian word fair dinkum - which none of us say by the way. Urban Dictionary

The capacity of a homosapien to detect an extraordinary piece of fur that is ridin’ solo or worn by the likes of. It becomes their audacity to declare the words ‘fur dinkum’, as recalled by its counterpart ‘fair dinkum’. Essentially, it means this piece of fur is for real ( fake or not!) However, it can be used to replace ‘fair dinkum’ in that everything that you agree with, becomes ‘fur dinkum’ Urban Dictionary

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The word "dinkum" in example sentences

I feel that I should apologize for the fact that Forbes is an Australian but fair dinkum the only good thing to come out of the whole saga is that you have got him and we havn't. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Got very excited when I heard some of the hitters who took out Johnny Hamas in Dubai a little while back were carrying dinkum Aussie passports. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Fair dinkum, my wife had a photo removed and I joined that Facebook group in August 2007. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Fair dinkum to you chaps, it's the only chance you've had to use that combination of words all winter. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Fair dinkum, as they say down under, but he knows the former world No1 better than anyone in the game, and he will recognise the confidence etched in Woods' words as he reviewed his round. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Surely she is not fair dinkum, she has to be a couple of snags short of a ❋ Unknown (2010)

Nice old chap, incredibly intelligent, and of course responsible for some fair dinkum science fiction, although his later books were rather weak. ❋ Unknown (2008)

English method of cheating involving making the old ball swing by impregnating it with sugary saliva, voodoo or as-yet-unidentified unfair dinkum substance. ❋ Barney Ronay (2010)

Put a couple of drinks in these folks, and they were fair dinkum mates to anyone. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"Fair dinkum, " growled Bedarra, gripping his pike tightly. ❋ Sugu Althomsons (2010)

Australia has made many unique contributions to the English language, from "crikey" to "fair dinkum." ❋ Unknown (2010)

'The boys in Appin who saw the panther last week were fair dinkum,' he said. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Unfortunately I know dinkum about photoshop and can't tell you what. ❋ Cosmo7 (2009)

According to the BBC, claims that the Taliban has been at war with itself following the loss of their leader were just "rumours", while the unanimous election of the new Taliban leader... totally Halal mate, straight down the line, fair dinkum and jolly hockey sticks, hurrah. ❋ Unknown (2009)

QUESTION: Do you think there's a chance of sanctions being imposed on Fiji, if, by August the, Australia and other Pacific countries believe that Fiji is not fair dinkum about moving towards a democratic election? ❋ Unknown (2008)

If Russ the Muss Crowe can support the All Blacks * and* the aussie cricketers, well fair dinkum I think we should share the best of 2.0 between us. ❋ Ben Barren (2006)

"I just got a new [surfboard]." "[Dinkum]?" "[Ja], want me to show it to you?" ❋ Xaviana (2003)

Na mate, I'l [tell ya what]...the guy come [roun] he-gain..[Il] give to em right..bloody fair dinkum mate!" ❋ Herbie (2004)

Fair dinkum [mate] those [shoes] have seen [better days]. ❋ Parkmyute (2012)

[Fair dinkum], [would I] [lie] to you? ❋ Coihandel (2003)

1)Person A - I nearly had a [car accident] today! Person B - [Fair Dinkum]? 2)Person A - [It's going] to cost me lot of money to fix the car. Person B - Fair Dinkum ❋ Melbourne Dude (2005)

Bloke 1:" I drop-kicked me [missus] last night" Blokes2:" [fkn] [fair dinkum] m8" ❋ ISlayeth-Thy-Lamb (2017)

[Fair dinkum] mate, you didn't have to [knock over] [the case] of beer! ❋ Youcantryreachingme (2005)

"Mick that [koala] just scratched my [nob off]" "[Fair Dinkum] Shane, you did piss on him" ❋ Pinkbum (2004)

Said in a sentence: "Mate, you see that shot?" "Yeah bro, that was [prim-dinkum]!" "Chair bro" As [New Zealanders] are slowly [taking over the world], a NZ friend and I decided to bring the two 'islands' a little closer. [Prim-dinkum]! ❋ Kalmatron (2008)

Scenario One [Lady in red], wearing a [foxy fox] on her debonair shoulders walks past..... Kylie: That is [fur dinkum]! Scenario Two Kylie: Are you going to watch Nrth Melbourne lose this weekend? Clark: I dunno, what do you reckon Sahara? Sahara: [Fur Dinkum] ❋ Clarey06 (2011)

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