Dingo (en. Dingo)

/ˈdɪŋɡoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A wild dog found in Australia that has been domesticated by the Aboriginal people.
The dingo is known for its distinctive howl.
El dingo es conocido por su aullido característico.
A canine that has adapted to different habitats in Australia.
The dingo primarily feeds on meat and small mammals.
El dingo se alimenta principalmente de carne y pequeños mamíferos.
A social animal that lives in family packs.
Dingos usually hunt in groups to catch larger prey.
Los dingos suelen cazar en grupo para atrapar presas más grandes.

Etymology

The word 'dingo' comes from the Australian Aboriginal language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lucky dingo
An expression that refers to a fortunate situation.
dingo de la suerte
to be a dingo
It is used to describe someone who acts foolishly or naively.
ser un dingo

Related Words

dog
Domesticated mammal that has been a companion of humans for millennia.
perro
canine
Family of mammals that includes wolves, foxes, and domesticated animals like dogs.
canido
hunting
The action of seeking and catching animals for food.
caza

Slang Meanings

Foolish or naive.
That idea is very dingo-like.
Esa idea es muy de dingo.
A not very intelligent person.
Don’t be a dingo, think before you speak.
No seas un dingo, piensa antes de hablar.