English · Slang Attested

straight dinkum

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Genuine, honest, fair and square.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thật sự, trung thực, công bằng

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Where it’s used: Used Australian English

My precious, please don′t ever send me a penny of extra money. That is very straight 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 “straight dinkum” mean?

Genuine, honest, fair and square.

Is “straight dinkum” formal or informal?

straight dinkum is generally slang.

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