dinkum

adjective

ˈdiŋ-kəm How to pronounce dinkum (audio)
Definition of dinkumnext
Australian & New Zealand
as in honest
being exactly as appears or as claimed somewhat surprised to learn that our guide through the outback was a fair dinkum crocodile hunter

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  1. honest
  2. genuine
  3. true
  4. real
  5. authentic
Adjective
  • Simard: Some of it is just combined with comedy in general, to be honest.
    Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Stick to transparent, honest consent methods that respect users and ensure compliance.
    Ian Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • It’s commonly assumed that DEI work is only designated for a specific position within leadership or HR, when in reality, genuine DEI is embedded throughout an organization and is beyond a stand-alone role, group or function.
    Carla Thompson Payton, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Watch on Disney+ Spider-Man While Sam Raimi’s Tobey Maguire-starring Spider-Man movies predate the official MCU, the famed director really set the stage for what that future universe would look like, with its mix of solid storytelling, genuine laughs, and impressive visuals.
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • This is especially true if a maker has a particular project or range of projects in mind.
    Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This is particularly true of Zoia, whose 30-year-old son died in the war.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of true
Adjective
  • The English teacher dug out the real recommendation from his briefcase.
    Adam Patric Miller, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Never mind the state’s policies (high gas taxes, special fuels mandate and a push to end fossil-fuels production) are the real causes of crushing gas prices.
    Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of real
Adjective
  • The rating never came though — Prey played too fast and loose with comics canon to court fans still starved for authentic adaptations, yet leaned on comics references hard enough to possibly alienate newcomers.
    Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • In addition to the main museum, visitors can explore the 1860s-era McWilliams House—an authentic pioneer home—and a replica of a working blacksmith shop.
    Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of authentic
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