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Fair Dinkum to Furphy

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fair dinkum. Genuine; also really.

fang it. This has a few slang meanings, but usually means either (1) to exert force so someone will lend or give you something, (2) to appropriate what's not yours, or (3) to go extremely fast.

footy. Football.

fossick. Search (usually for small items or for mineral deposits).

furphy. Rumor, false story.

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