dinky-di
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Genuine, true.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
‘Is that dinky-die?’ he asked. ‘You came on to Australia because of me?’
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Authentically Australian.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Honest, on the level.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dinky-di” mean?
Genuine, true.
Is “dinky-di” formal or informal?
dinky-di is generally slang.