What is the opposite of “dinkum”?

What is the 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.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

fake

Not genuine or real; being an imitation or a copy.

Example

The watch he bought from the street vendor turned out to be fake.

counterfeit

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.

phony

Not genuine or real; being false or fake.

Example

The psychic's predictions were all phony and inaccurate.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Fake and counterfeit both refer to something that is not genuine, but counterfeit specifically refers to something that is made to deceive or defraud.
• 2. Phony is a more general term that describes something that is not genuine or real, but it does not necessarily imply an intention to deceive.

Good things to know

• 1. Identify Authenticity: Use dinkum to describe something that is genuine or authentic.
• 2. Avoid Deception: Use fake, counterfeit, and phony to identify things that are not genuine or real.
• 3. Express Disapproval: Use these antonyms to express disapproval or criticism of something that is not genuine or authentic.

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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.