dingo
Dingo (noun) means a wild dog native to Australia. Example: “A dingo trotted along the dry riverbed at dusk.”
How to use dingo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAustralia's iconic wild dog, or, in slang, someone who cowardly backs out of a commitment.
The slang senses are informal and mainly used in Australian English.
Word forms
dingoed past tense, dingos plural, dingoes plural, dingoes singular
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A _____ trotted along the dry riverbed at dusk.
Etymology
Borrowed from Dharug "dingu", meaning a tame or domesticated dingo.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for dingo
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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.