English · Slang Attested

fair dinkum

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Genuine, honest, fair and square.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thật lòng, trung thực

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Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Are you fair dinkum?

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).

Common questions

What does “fair dinkum” mean?

Genuine, honest, fair and square.

Is “fair dinkum” formal or informal?

fair dinkum is generally slang.

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