dinky-di

(ˌdɪŋkɪˈdaɪ)

adj

another word for dinkum¹

[C20: from dinkum]

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Translations

dinky-di

adj (Austral) → typisch, echt

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References in periodicals archive

dinky-di: the genuine article, as in "dinky-di Aussie" (a genuine Australian).

Australia: your guide to the Land Down Under

Sure, England did the business when they stuffed us 3-0 but if you read too much into that result, you really are a dinky-di Pommie.

The last fright of the POMS!; Tests will show who's on song

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