Definition of dinkum in English:

dinkum

adjective ˈdɪŋkəmˈdɪŋkəm

Australian, NZ informal

(of an article or person) genuine, honest, true.
〈澳/新西兰，非正式〉（物，人）真实的，真正的
a real dinkum bloke
Example sentencesExamples
- By the time I arrived scenes reminiscent of the end of World War II were already underway, but I interrupted the spontaneous dancing to grab these quotes from dinkum Aussies who have been doing it tough.
- It's also great fun listening out for all the dinkum Aussie accents amongst the talented cast.
- It is light and satisfying, the flakiness - the result of using real butter, unbleached flour and no preservatives - is the dinkum deal.
- Which was just as well, really - for as every dinkum Aussie knows, booing the Prime Minister at sporting events is the Australian way.
- I was getting more dinkum vernacular from the host than the callers.
Synonyms
authentic, real, actual, original, pukka, bona fide, true, veritable, unfeigned, unadulterated, unalloyed
sincere, honest, truthful, unhypocritical, meaning what one says, straightforward, direct, frank, candid, open

adverb ˈdɪŋkəm

Australian, NZ informal

Really, truly, honestly.

Phrases

(the) dinkum oil

informal The honest truth.
what I am telling you is the dinkum oil
Example sentencesExamples
- They have the dinkum oil, and the Department of Conservation is the neighbour from hell.
- We were trying to find the “dinkum oil”, and we both hoped we would find it here.
- You're stuck up a gum tree, and that's the dinkum oil.
- If you want the dinkum oil on the islands, he's your chap.
- Is that the dinkum oil?
Synonyms
veracity, truthfulness, verity, sincerity, candour, honesty, genuineness

fair dinkum

1informal Used to emphasize or seek confirmation of the genuineness or truth of something.
Eric and his assistant are fair dinkum magicians
‘Burt's just told me he's packing up in a month.’ ‘Fair dinkum?’
“伯特刚告诉我他在一个月内就要结束了。”“当真？”
Example sentencesExamples
- I just regard myself as a fair dinkum, honest person.
- Or one featuring a bus using its enormously powerful and technical-sounding engine to drag a rock away so that a fair dinkum Aussie farmer can finish a fence.
- I'll buy you the best wedding bouquet in Ballarat — square dinkum, I will!
- That's about seven questions, Tony, fair dinkum.
- Don't worry about me; I swear to you, straight dinkum, that I am absolutely comfortable.
- ‘It's fair dinkum, mate,’ said Don, with a straight face.
- No, fair dinkum that's what Mr Stanhope said in answer to a question from the ALP's Senator Sue Mackay who had asked how Telstra could justify the new charge, which starts in July.
1. 1.1Used to emphasize that behaviour complies with accepted standards.
  用来强调行为符合公认的标准
  they were asking a lot for the car, but fair dinkum considering its list price
  他们问了很多关于车的事，但还在斟酌它的标价，这也是可以理解的。
  Example sentencesExamples
  At Albrecht, the crowd was down, but with two neutral umpires centre stage and vital premiership points on offer, play was fair dinkum from the first delivery.
  ‘We have been making hard decisions to show that this guarantee is fair dinkum, that our low interest rate guarantee is fair dinkum,’ he declared.
  Bring on a fresh face to implement the sound policies proposed in the budget-reply speech, and it will be taken as fair dinkum.
  But to show just how fair dinkum and innocent of any charges or accusations they are - their lawyers have writs virtually flying out the door that will legally prove the media are liars and character assassins.
  I think you'll most probably see a few more unless they really sit down in a fair dinkum manner and say enough's enough.

Origin

Late 19th century: of unknown origin.

In the late 19th century dinkum, an English dialect word meaning ‘hard work, honest toil’, took up residence in Australasia. In fair dinkum it can describe an honest, straightforward person, a genuine article, or acceptable behaviour, and is particularly used to emphasize or seek confirmation of the genuineness or truth of something.

Definition of dinkum in US English:

dinkum

adjectiveˈdɪŋkəmˈdiNGkəm

(of an article or person) genuine, honest, true.
〈澳/新西兰，非正式〉（物，人）真实的，真正的
Andy's dinkum hat from Australia
安迪的一顶真正来自澳洲的帽子。
Example sentencesExamples
- It's also great fun listening out for all the dinkum Aussie accents amongst the talented cast.
- By the time I arrived scenes reminiscent of the end of World War II were already underway, but I interrupted the spontaneous dancing to grab these quotes from dinkum Aussies who have been doing it tough.
- Which was just as well, really - for as every dinkum Aussie knows, booing the Prime Minister at sporting events is the Australian way.
- I was getting more dinkum vernacular from the host than the callers.
- It is light and satisfying, the flakiness - the result of using real butter, unbleached flour and no preservatives - is the dinkum deal.
Synonyms
authentic, real, actual, original, pukka, bona fide, true, veritable, unfeigned, unadulterated, unalloyed
sincere, honest, truthful, unhypocritical, meaning what one says, straightforward, direct, frank, candid, open

Phrases

fair dinkum

1informal Used to emphasize or seek confirmation of the genuineness or truth of something.
Eric and his assistant are fair dinkum magicians
‘Burt's just told me he's packing up in a month.’ ‘Fair dinkum?’
“伯特刚告诉我他在一个月内就要结束了。”“当真？”
Example sentencesExamples
- I just regard myself as a fair dinkum, honest person.
- Don't worry about me; I swear to you, straight dinkum, that I am absolutely comfortable.
- ‘It's fair dinkum, mate,’ said Don, with a straight face.
- I'll buy you the best wedding bouquet in Ballarat — square dinkum, I will!
- No, fair dinkum that's what Mr Stanhope said in answer to a question from the ALP's Senator Sue Mackay who had asked how Telstra could justify the new charge, which starts in July.
- That's about seven questions, Tony, fair dinkum.
- Or one featuring a bus using its enormously powerful and technical-sounding engine to drag a rock away so that a fair dinkum Aussie farmer can finish a fence.
1. 1.1Used to emphasize that behaviour complies with accepted standards.
  用来强调行为符合公认的标准
  they were asking a lot for the car, but fair dinkum considering its list price
  他们问了很多关于车的事，但还在斟酌它的标价，这也是可以理解的。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Bring on a fresh face to implement the sound policies proposed in the budget-reply speech, and it will be taken as fair dinkum.
  I think you'll most probably see a few more unless they really sit down in a fair dinkum manner and say enough's enough.
  But to show just how fair dinkum and innocent of any charges or accusations they are - their lawyers have writs virtually flying out the door that will legally prove the media are liars and character assassins.
  ‘We have been making hard decisions to show that this guarantee is fair dinkum, that our low interest rate guarantee is fair dinkum,’ he declared.
  At Albrecht, the crowd was down, but with two neutral umpires centre stage and vital premiership points on offer, play was fair dinkum from the first delivery.

Origin

Late 19th century: of unknown origin.

词汇	dinkum
释义	Definition of dinkum in English: dinkum adjective ˈdɪŋkəmˈdɪŋkəm Australian, NZ informal (of an article or person) genuine, honest, true. 〈澳/新西兰，非正式〉（物，人）真实的，真正的 a real dinkum bloke Example sentencesExamples By the time I arrived scenes reminiscent of the end of World War II were already underway, but I interrupted the spontaneous dancing to grab these quotes from dinkum Aussies who have been doing it tough. It's also great fun listening out for all the dinkum Aussie accents amongst the talented cast. It is light and satisfying, the flakiness - the result of using real butter, unbleached flour and no preservatives - is the dinkum deal. Which was just as well, really - for as every dinkum Aussie knows, booing the Prime Minister at sporting events is the Australian way. I was getting more dinkum vernacular from the host than the callers. Synonyms authentic, real, actual, original, pukka, bona fide, true, veritable, unfeigned, unadulterated, unalloyed sincere, honest, truthful, unhypocritical, meaning what one says, straightforward, direct, frank, candid, open adverb ˈdɪŋkəm Australian, NZ informal Really, truly, honestly. Phrases (the) dinkum oil informal The honest truth. what I am telling you is the dinkum oil Example sentencesExamples They have the dinkum oil, and the Department of Conservation is the neighbour from hell. We were trying to find the “dinkum oil”, and we both hoped we would find it here. You're stuck up a gum tree, and that's the dinkum oil. If you want the dinkum oil on the islands, he's your chap. Is that the dinkum oil? Synonyms veracity, truthfulness, verity, sincerity, candour, honesty, genuineness fair dinkum 1informal Used to emphasize or seek confirmation of the genuineness or truth of something. Eric and his assistant are fair dinkum magicians ‘Burt's just told me he's packing up in a month.’ ‘Fair dinkum?’ “伯特刚告诉我他在一个月内就要结束了。”“当真？” Example sentencesExamples I just regard myself as a fair dinkum, honest person. Or one featuring a bus using its enormously powerful and technical-sounding engine to drag a rock away so that a fair dinkum Aussie farmer can finish a fence. I'll buy you the best wedding bouquet in Ballarat — square dinkum, I will! That's about seven questions, Tony, fair dinkum. Don't worry about me; I swear to you, straight dinkum, that I am absolutely comfortable. ‘It's fair dinkum, mate,’ said Don, with a straight face. No, fair dinkum that's what Mr Stanhope said in answer to a question from the ALP's Senator Sue Mackay who had asked how Telstra could justify the new charge, which starts in July. 1.1Used to emphasize that behaviour complies with accepted standards. 用来强调行为符合公认的标准 they were asking a lot for the car, but fair dinkum considering its list price 他们问了很多关于车的事，但还在斟酌它的标价，这也是可以理解的。 Example sentencesExamples At Albrecht, the crowd was down, but with two neutral umpires centre stage and vital premiership points on offer, play was fair dinkum from the first delivery. ‘We have been making hard decisions to show that this guarantee is fair dinkum, that our low interest rate guarantee is fair dinkum,’ he declared. Bring on a fresh face to implement the sound policies proposed in the budget-reply speech, and it will be taken as fair dinkum. But to show just how fair dinkum and innocent of any charges or accusations they are - their lawyers have writs virtually flying out the door that will legally prove the media are liars and character assassins. I think you'll most probably see a few more unless they really sit down in a fair dinkum manner and say enough's enough. Origin Late 19th century: of unknown origin. In the late 19th century dinkum, an English dialect word meaning ‘hard work, honest toil’, took up residence in Australasia. In fair dinkum it can describe an honest, straightforward person, a genuine article, or acceptable behaviour, and is particularly used to emphasize or seek confirmation of the genuineness or truth of something. adj.1 phr. Definition of dinkum in US English: dinkum adjectiveˈdɪŋkəmˈdiNGkəm (of an article or person) genuine, honest, true. 〈澳/新西兰，非正式〉（物，人）真实的，真正的 Andy's dinkum hat from Australia 安迪的一顶真正来自澳洲的帽子。 Example sentencesExamples It's also great fun listening out for all the dinkum Aussie accents amongst the talented cast. By the time I arrived scenes reminiscent of the end of World War II were already underway, but I interrupted the spontaneous dancing to grab these quotes from dinkum Aussies who have been doing it tough. Which was just as well, really - for as every dinkum Aussie knows, booing the Prime Minister at sporting events is the Australian way. I was getting more dinkum vernacular from the host than the callers. It is light and satisfying, the flakiness - the result of using real butter, unbleached flour and no preservatives - is the dinkum deal. Synonyms authentic, real, actual, original, pukka, bona fide, true, veritable, unfeigned, unadulterated, unalloyed sincere, honest, truthful, unhypocritical, meaning what one says, straightforward, direct, frank, candid, open Phrases fair dinkum 1informal Used to emphasize or seek confirmation of the genuineness or truth of something. Eric and his assistant are fair dinkum magicians ‘Burt's just told me he's packing up in a month.’ ‘Fair dinkum?’ “伯特刚告诉我他在一个月内就要结束了。”“当真？” Example sentencesExamples I just regard myself as a fair dinkum, honest person. Don't worry about me; I swear to you, straight dinkum, that I am absolutely comfortable. ‘It's fair dinkum, mate,’ said Don, with a straight face. I'll buy you the best wedding bouquet in Ballarat — square dinkum, I will! No, fair dinkum that's what Mr Stanhope said in answer to a question from the ALP's Senator Sue Mackay who had asked how Telstra could justify the new charge, which starts in July. That's about seven questions, Tony, fair dinkum. Or one featuring a bus using its enormously powerful and technical-sounding engine to drag a rock away so that a fair dinkum Aussie farmer can finish a fence. 1.1Used to emphasize that behaviour complies with accepted standards. 用来强调行为符合公认的标准 they were asking a lot for the car, but fair dinkum considering its list price 他们问了很多关于车的事，但还在斟酌它的标价，这也是可以理解的。 Example sentencesExamples Bring on a fresh face to implement the sound policies proposed in the budget-reply speech, and it will be taken as fair dinkum. I think you'll most probably see a few more unless they really sit down in a fair dinkum manner and say enough's enough. But to show just how fair dinkum and innocent of any charges or accusations they are - their lawyers have writs virtually flying out the door that will legally prove the media are liars and character assassins. ‘We have been making hard decisions to show that this guarantee is fair dinkum, that our low interest rate guarantee is fair dinkum,’ he declared. At Albrecht, the crowd was down, but with two neutral umpires centre stage and vital premiership points on offer, play was fair dinkum from the first delivery. Origin Late 19th century: of unknown origin. adj.1 phr.
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