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Definition of dinkum adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dinkum

adjective
 
/ˈdɪŋkəm/
 
/ˈdɪŋkəm/
(also dinky di
 
/ˌdɪŋki ˈdaɪ/
 
/ˌdɪŋki ˈdaɪ/
)
(Australian English, New Zealand English, informal)
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  1. (of an article or a person) real or saying only what is true
    • If you're dinkum, I'll help you.
    see also fair dinkum
    Word Originlate 19th cent.: of unknown origin.

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