Dinkum
Dinkum adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.
Usage example: somewhat surprised to learn that our guide through the outback was a fair dinkum crocodile hunter
Echt
Echt adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.
Usage example: an echt New Englander wouldn't think of putting tomatoes in clam chowder
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