fair dinkum

slang True. Primarily heard in Australia. I have information that proves that explanation to be fair dinkum, so you should believe it.

See also: dinkum, fair

fair dinkum

AUSTRALIAN, INFORMAL

If you describe someone or something as fair dinkum, you mean that they are real, fair or honest. I think that convinced people that I was fair dinkum and wouldn't cheat. If you're doing a fair dinkum inquiry, you need the best and most experienced person.

See also: dinkum, fair

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2012

fair dinkum

1 genuine or true. 2 (of behaviour) acceptable. Australian & New Zealand informal

As a noun dinkum , recorded from the late 19th century, was an English dialect word meaning ‘hard work, honest toil’; it now mainly features as an adjective in various Australian and New Zealand expressions.

See also: dinkum, fair

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017

ˌfair ˈdinkum

(AustralE, New Zealand, informal)
1 used to emphasize that something is genuine or true, or to ask whether it is: It’s a fair dinkum Aussie wedding. ♢ ‘Burt’s just told me he’s packing up in a month.’ ‘Fair dinkum?’
2 used to emphasize that behaviour is acceptable: They were asking a lot for the car, but fair dinkum considering how new it is.

See also: dinkum, fair

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