noun
dingo
DIHNG-goh
Dingo (noun) means a wild dog native to Australia. Example: “A dingo trotted along the dry riverbed at dusk.”
noun
1
A wild dog native to Australia.
"A dingo trotted along the dry riverbed at dusk."
2
Australian slang: a cowardly or treacherous person.
"Don't be a dingo and bail on us the night before the trip."
verb
1
Australian slang: to back out of an agreement or let someone down.
"He dingoed on the deal at the last minute."
How to use dingo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAustralia's iconic wild dog, or, in slang, someone who cowardly backs out of a commitment.
When to use it
The slang senses are informal and mainly used in Australian English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dingos, dingoes
- Third person singular
- dingoes
- Past tense
- dingoed
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Etymology
Borrowed from Dharug "dingu", meaning a tame or domesticated dingo.
Synonyms
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What does “dingo” mean?
The word “dingo” means a wild dog native to Australia. In plain terms, australia's iconic wild dog, or, in slang, someone who cowardly backs out of a commitment.
How do you pronounce “dingo”?
“Dingo” is pronounced DIHNG-goh (/ˈdɪŋɡoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dingo” in a sentence?
Here is “dingo” used in a sentence: “A dingo trotted along the dry riverbed at dusk.”
What part of speech is “dingo”?
Depending on how it is used, “dingo” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “dingo” have?
“Dingo” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wild dog native to Australia.
