Definition of fair dinkum ?

“Fair dinkum” is classic, old-school Aussie authenticity. It means true, legit, honest—no fluff, no nonsense. It’s the kind of phrase you imagine a sun-beaten farmer dropping while leaning on a fence, or a mate saying when they’re dead serious about how good a choccy bikky tasted. While younger Aussies use it more ironically now, the term still hits with strong local flavour. It’s wholesome sincerity wrapped in ocker charm, perfect for calling out something genuinely impressive… or hilariously average.

That was a fair dinkum good snack, mate.