ridgy-didge
(Australia, colloquial) Genuine, authentic, true; honest, upright.
ˈɹɪd͡ʒˌdaɪɪdDocumented since 1950s1950sBoomerhistorical138 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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Born ~1953 · no dated citations yet20th centurySee decade cohort →
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(Australia, colloquial) Genuine, authentic, true; honest, upright.
Are you ridgy-didge? - Do you really mean that? Are you telling the truth?
Origin: Fanciful diminutive of obsolete real; used in reference to gold. Australian from 1953. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(Australia, colloquial) Good, fine.
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