What it means
Means something’s genuinely true, honest, or the real deal. Drop it to swear you’re not spinning a yarn, or to call out someone else’s dodgy story, often as a question, Fair dinkum? Works as an emphatic stamp of approval too, like finding a bargain that isn’t a rip-off. You’ll hear it everywhere from worksites to the servo.
Usage examples
"You paid fifty bucks for that vintage band tee? Fair dinkum, it still smells like Vinnies and bad decisions. Chuck it in the wash before your missus cracks it."
"Fair dinkum, I saw a kangaroo hop straight down the main street this morning."
"He said he'd pay us back and, fair dinkum, the money was in my account by lunch."
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