The Opposite(Antonym) of “dinkum”
The word dinkum is an Australian slang term that means genuine or authentic. The antonyms of dinkum are fake, counterfeit, and phony. These words describe something that is not real or genuine.
Explore all Antonyms of “dinkum”
Definitions and Examples of fake, counterfeit, phony
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not genuine or real; being an imitation or a copy.
Example
The watch he bought from the street vendor turned out to be fake.
Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud.
Example
The bank discovered that the money he deposited was counterfeit.
Not genuine or real; being false or fake.
Example
The psychic's predictions were all phony and inaccurate.
Key Differences: fake vs counterfeit vs phony
- 1Fake and counterfeit both refer to something that is not genuine, but counterfeit specifically refers to something that is made to deceive or defraud.
- 2Phony is a more general term that describes something that is not genuine or real, but it does not necessarily imply an intention to deceive.
Effective Usage of fake, counterfeit, phony
- 1Identify Authenticity: Use dinkum to describe something that is genuine or authentic.
- 2Avoid Deception: Use fake, counterfeit, and phony to identify things that are not genuine or real.
- 3Express Disapproval: Use these antonyms to express disapproval or criticism of something that is not genuine or authentic.
Remember this!
The antonyms of dinkum are fake, counterfeit, and phony. These words describe something that is not genuine or authentic. Use dinkum to describe something that is genuine or authentic, and use the antonyms to identify things that are not genuine or real, express disapproval, or avoid deception.
