What's a 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?

What does fair dinkum cobber mean?

I've found that it's in fact Australian slang, where "fair dinkum" means true or genuine, while "cobber" means friend.

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.

Quiz - What does fair dinkum mean?

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 Crikey mean in British?

crikey in American English

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

What is carrying on like a pork chop?

pork chop: to carry on like a pork chop

To behave foolishly, to make a fuss, to complain, or to rant. This expression is often thought to allude to the spluttering noise of a pork chop that is being fried.

What does it mean to be called a pork chop?

offensive slang A Black person who acts submissively toward white people. See also: chop, pork.

What is chuck a wobbly?

(slang, UK, Australia) to have a sudden fit of anger, to have a tantrum.

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 is a ripper in Australian slang?

ripper (not comparable) (Britain, Australia, slang) Very good; excellent; fantastic.

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 dinky di?

Definition of dinky-di

1 Australia : loyal, true. 2 Australia : dinkum.

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.

What is an Iowa chop?

The Iowa Chop is the pork version of the porterhouse steak. The bone-in this chop helps it retain moisture. An Iowa Chop is cut at least 1 ¼ inches thick with the tenderloin still attached. These are best for grilling or baking.

What is a 2 bob watch?

A two bob watch is a cheap and crappy watch, literally, one that only cost two bob. This phrase comes from the time when hat-makers worked with mercury, mercury poisoning causing brain disorders.

What is a Windsor chop?

Fresh cut Windsor Loins available. These are smoked pork chops that are fully cooked trimmed to the perfect thickness and are great for both breakfast or dinner. Eat these off hot the grill or broil them for 5-7 minutes in the oven.

What does Pomme mean in Australia?

Definition of pommy

noun, plural pom·mies.( often initial capital letter)Slang: Usually Disparaging.(in Australia and New Zealand) a British person, especially one who is a recent immigrant.

Where did the term poms come from?

In a joking way people would play with immigrant from around 1850 or so, turning it into a proper name (Jimmy Grant), to give the strange immigrants a pseudo-personality. Equally playfully, a Jimmy Grant morphed around 1912 into pomegranate and immediately into pom, which it has stuck as till today.

How much is a pineapple slang?

A fifty-dollar note is also known colloquially as a "pineapple" or the "Big Pineapple" because of its yellow colour.

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 is the most Australian word?

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).