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How to pronounce “dinkum”
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Pronunciation guide for dinkum
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of dinkum with real speech in context.
- Available examples
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- Real speech example
- Is Someone You Love Suffering in Silence? Here's What To Do
that's when you know, people are being fair dinkum,
- Definition summary
- (Australia, New Zealand, slang) Genuine, true, honest, on the level. [From 1894]
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How to pronounce dinkum
Is Someone You Love Suffering in Silence? Here's What To Do
that's when you know, people are being fair dinkum,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “dinkum”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- (Australia, New Zealand, slang) Genuine, true, honest, on the level. [From 1894]
- [Noun]
- (Australia, New Zealand, slang, rare, obsolete) Hard work. [From 1882]
- (Australia, New Zealand, slang, dated) Truth.
Practice Nearby Words
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