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Dinky-di

//ˈdɪŋkiˈdɑi// adj, slang

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Genuine, true. Australia, not-comparable, slang

    "‘Is that dinky-die?’ he asked. ‘You came on to Australia because of me?’"

  2. 2
    Authentically Australian. Australia, broadly, not-comparable, slang

    "“Wonderful! By the time we′re old I'll be able to speak like an Australian.” “No way. You′ll never be dinky die. Your English is much too cultured. Just like you.”"

  3. 3
    Honest, on the level. Australia, not-comparable, slang

    "And if you want my dinky-die advice, you′ll let me take you to the cops."

  4. 4
    True blue, steadfastly loyal. Australia, not-comparable, slang

    "These men to whom I am referring are “dinky-die” diggers and patriots."

Etymology

Fanciful diminutive form of dinkum.

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