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View usage for: dinkum in British English (ˈdɪŋkəm) adjective Australian and New Zealand informal1. genuine or right a dinkum bloke 2. fair dinkum 3. dinkum oil Word origin C19: from English dialect: work, of unknown origin dinkum in American English (ˈdɪŋkəm) adjective1. Austral, Slang honest or genuine adverb2. Austral, Slang honestly or genuinely Often in the phrase fair dinkum Word origin < dial. (Lincolnshire), a fair share of work < ? Synonyms of 'dinkum'genuine, honest, natural, frank More Synonyms of dinkum Definition genuine or right (Australian, New Zealand, informal) He was a fair dinkum bloke with no pretensions. Additional synonymsDefinition natural or unpretentious his artless air and charming smile Synonyms natural, simple, fair, frank, plain, pure, open, round, true, direct, genuine, humble, straightforward, sincere, honest, candid, unaffected, upfront (informal), unpretentious, unadorned, dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal), guileless, uncontrived, undesigning Definition honest and straightforward in speech or behaviour a candid account of her life in the limelight Synonyms honest, just, open, truthful, fair, plain, straightforward, blunt, sincere, outspoken, downright, impartial, forthright, upfront (informal), unequivocal, unbiased, guileless, unprejudiced, free, round, frank, ingenuousDefinition honest and straightforward in speech or attitude They had a frank discussion about the issue. Synonyms candid, open, free, round, direct, plain, straightforward, blunt, outright, sincere, outspoken, honest, downright, truthful, forthright, upfront (informal), unrestricted, plain-spoken, unreserved, artless, ingenuous, straight from the shoulder (informal) - diner
- dingle
- dingy
- dinkum
- dinky
- dinner
- dinosaur
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