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Definition of dingo

dingo

/ˈdɪŋ.ɡoʊ/
din · go
Plural:dingoes
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• noun

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."

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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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• Rhymes for dingo

• Nearby Words

dinghy
dinginess
dingmans falls
dingo
dingus
dingy
dink

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
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dingo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dingo
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