Australian English dictionary

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• dag

  noun

  A person who is unfashionable or a bit awkward, usually said affectionately.

  He's a bit of a dag, but everyone likes him.

• defo

  adverb

  Definitely (informal).

  I'm defo coming to the party.

• derro

  nounoffensive

  A derogatory informal word for a homeless or destitute person; considered offensive.

  Calling someone a derro is considered offensive.

• dinkum

  adjective

  Genuine, honest or true; often used in the phrase "fair dinkum".

  He's a dinkum Aussie bloke.

• dob

  verb

  To report someone to an authority, often informally.

  Don't dob me in for being late.

• dob in

  phrasal verb

  To report someone for wrongdoing.

  The student decided to dob in the bully.

• dodgy

  adjective

  Unreliable, suspicious, or of poor quality.

  That second-hand charger looks dodgy.

• drongo

  nouninsult

  An informal insult for a foolish or stupid person.

  Don't be a drongo, wear your seatbelt.