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Definition of dingo
dingo
/ˈdɪŋ.ɡoʊ/
din · go
Plural:dingoes
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CEFR
B2
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
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1
A free-ranging wild dog native to the Australian continent, typically having a sandy or reddish-brown coat, erect ears, and a bushy tail.
Example
"During their trek through the outback, the hikers heard the eerie, melodic howl of a dingo in the distance."
2
Australian A cowardly, treacherous, or deceptive person.
Example
"Nobody wanted to partner with him after he acted like a dingo and abandoned the project at the first sign of difficulty."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from the Dharug language of the Indigenous people of the Sydney area, where 'dingu' originally referred to a tame or camp dog.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dingo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dingo