Dingo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dingo is a noun meaning A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo).
Meaning
A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo).
More Meanings
- (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[.]
Word Forms
- dingos
- dingoes
- dingoing
- dingoed
Synonyms for dingo
Depending on context, synonyms include warragal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include warragal, pup, scalps, dogger, dhole, ajak.
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