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
  • The actress, who plays an attorney and de facto detective, allows an honest revelation.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Below, take a look at our editors’ honest reviews of their favorite Jones Road beauty products.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • Taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is impossible without genuine downtime.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The flames spark up from genuine lava rocks, creating a luxe vibe.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of genuine
Adjective
  • Worse still, the falsehood was a double-down of the AI insisting that the remark was true.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • This is true of baking, and even more so of risotto.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of true
Adjective
  • This special need has been Ralph’s only real barrier to finding a forever home as a single pet.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But the issues in the West Bank center on a specific feature—navigation—that historically hasn’t drawn as much attention but, now as much as ever, poses real safety fears for users.
    Paresh Dave, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of real
Adjective
  • Most importantly, understanding the difference between age labels and generations will eliminate the age hype and produce more authentic communications that resonate.
    Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Perhaps her highest praise is that Destiny's performance was authentic outside and inside the ring.
    Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of authentic
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