What does dingo mean?
Dingo means A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo)..
Dingo
/ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ · noun
Meaning
A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo)..
Definitions by Sense
- A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo).
- (Australia, informal) A cowardly or otherwise despicable person.
- (Australia, informal, transitive, intransitive) To behave in a cowardly or treacherous manner.
- (Australia, informal, transitive, intransitive) To renege on an agreement or situation.
- (Australia, informal, transitive, intransitive) To let down another individual.
Example Sentences
Dan was beginning to feel very depressed when suddenly the eerie howl of a dingo rang out[.]
Synonyms for dingo
Antonyms for dingo
Related Words
Word Forms
- dingos
- dingoes
- dingoing
- dingoed
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dingo?
Common synonyms include warrigal, warragal, canis dingo.
What is the opposite of dingo?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dingo in a sentence?
Dan was beginning to feel very depressed when suddenly the eerie howl of a dingo rang out[.]
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