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单词 square dinkum
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Definition of square dinkum in English:

square dinkum

adjective ˌskwɛː ˈdɪŋkəm
Australian, NZ informal, rare
  • Honest, above board; true. Also: fair, just. specifically Sport (of a game, match, etc.): fairly, honestly, or gamely contested; (also of a participant) playing, fighting, etc., with spirit, courage, and integrity.

Origin

Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). Either (i) from square + dinkum, after fair dinkum.

 
 

Definition of square dinkum in US English:

square dinkum

adjectiveˌskwɛː ˈdɪŋkəm
Australian, NZ informal, rare
  • Honest, above board; true. Also: fair, just. specifically Sport (of a game, match, etc.): fairly, honestly, or gamely contested; (also of a participant) playing, fighting, etc., with spirit, courage, and integrity.

Origin

Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). Either (i) from square + dinkum, after fair dinkum.

 
 
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