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dingo

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/

The English word “dingo” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo).
  2. A cowardly or otherwise despicable person.

verb

  1. To behave in a cowardly or treacherous manner.
  2. To renege on an agreement or situation.
  3. To let down another individual.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dharug dingu (“tame or domesticated dingo”).

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