dingo — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A wild dog native to Australia (Canis familiaris, Canis familiaris dingo, Canis dingo, or Canis lupus dingo).

   Examples

   Dan was beginning to feel very depressed when suddenly the eerie howl of a dingo rang out[.]

2. A cowardly or otherwise despicable person.

   Usage

   • Australia
   • Informal

Verb

1. To behave in a cowardly or treacherous manner.

   Usage

   • Australia
   • Informal
   • Intransitive
   • Transitive

2. To renege on an agreement or situation.

   Usage

   • Australia
   • Informal
   • Intransitive
   • Transitive

3. To let down another individual.

   Usage

   • Australia
   • Informal
   • Intransitive
   • Transitive

Noun

1. wolflike yellowish-brown wild dog of Australia

   Synonyms

   warrigalwarragalCanis dingo

   Broader terms

   wild dog