What does the phrase fair dinkum mean?

Definition of fair dinkum

slang, Australia. : unquestionably good or genuine : excellent —often used as a general expression of approval these cigars are fair dinkum.

Where did the term fair dinkum come from?

Q From Stephen Wan, Australia: I'm looking for the origins of the Australian slang phrase fair dinkum, which I'm told originates from Chinese. It means real, and is used to allay any potential disbelief about some claim the speaker is making.

How do you use fair dinkum in a sentence?

Is fair dinkum an idiom?

slang True. Primarily heard in Australia. I have information that proves that explanation to be fair dinkum, so you should believe it.

Why do Aussies say fair dinkum?

Dinkum is an English dialect word brought to Australia by white settlers. It originally meant work. In Robbery Under Arms Rolf Boldrewood writes, It took us an hours hard dinkum to get near the peak. From this came fair dinkum originally meaning a fair days work for a fair days pay.

What Does Fair Dinkum Mean In Australian Slang?

What does Crikey mean in British?

crikey in American English

(ˈkraɪki ) interjection. British, Slang. used to express surprise, wonder, etc.

What do they call bathroom in Australia?

It isn't the john or the bathroom, as many Americans call it. We say the toilet, or (if you want to be specific) the Gents or the Ladies. Other terms include the dunny and the loo. The bathroom is where you keep the bath, which is often not in the same room as the toilet.

How do Aussies say goodbye?

8. Hooroo = Goodbye. The Australian slang for goodbye is Hooroo and sometimes they even Cheerio like British people.

What does bloody oath mean in slang?

bloody oath! in British English

Australian slang. an expression of complete agreement. See full dictionary entry for oath.

Why do Australian call English poms?

Australians have been using the word freely since its probable emergence in the late 19th century as a nickname for English immigrants, a short form of pomegranate, referring to their ruddy complexions.

What is a dinkum Aussie?

dinkum (comparative more dinkum, superlative most dinkum) (Australia, New Zealand, slang) Genuine, true, honest, on the level. [ From 1894] quotations ▼

What is a drongo Australian slang?

drongo. A fool, a simpleton, an idiot. There is also a bird called a drongo.

What does you little ripper mean?

You little ripper/You little beauty

Meaning: that's terrific; how excellent. This expression is typically roared at the TV upon seeing that your betting horse has won the race, or after finding out that your last meeting of the day has been cancelled.

What does knackered actually mean?

Definition of knackered

British. : tired, exhausted. Synonyms & Antonyms Don't Get Tired Defining Knackered Example Sentences Learn More About knackered.

What does Woop Woop mean in Australia?

1. Woop Woop. Woop Woop is used to refer to a place in the middle of nowhere. People use it to signify that a location is far away, unfamiliar to them, and difficult to get to. For example, “My parents place is so far, out near whoop whoop”

What do Aussies call mosquitoes?

Mozzie: short for mosquito. No drama/s: this is Aussie speak for no problem.

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What is ketchup called in Australia?

Ketchup is underrated. We call it tomato sauce in Australia.

What are thongs called in Australia?

In the USA a thong is a piece of underwear. In Australia, it's what they call flip-flops. Sometimes they also call them "double-pluggers".

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What does bloody mean in England?

Bloody. Don't worry, it's not a violent word… it has nothing to do with “blood”.”Bloody” is a common word to give more emphasis to the sentence, mostly used as an exclamation of surprise. Something may be “bloody marvellous” or “bloody awful“. Having said that, British people do sometimes use it when expressing anger…

What does it mean to say crickets?

In its most recent extended use, 'crickets' has become a word for "silence." Over time, crickets became an image used not just in writing but cinematic shorthand for quiet country locations, sometimes used to stand for a generalized sense of open emptiness. (Tumbleweeds is also sometimes used in this figurative way).

What is the meaning of Gesundheit?

Gesundheit was borrowed from German, where it literally means "health"; it was formed by a combination of gesund ("healthy") and -heit ("-hood"). Wishing a person good health when they sneezed was traditionally believed to forestall the illness that a sneeze often portends.

What does Yabo mean in Australia?

yabbo. Refers to a scruffy ill-mannered boor. A person with little class: Robert is acting more and more like a yabbo every day. Contributor's comments: I'm pretty sure its yobbo, especially if you're from north Queensland.