adjective General Slang

ridgy-didge

RID-jee-DIJ · adjective · informal

Genuine, authentic, the real thing.

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Genuine, original or authentic.

“Is that a ridgy-didge Akubra or a knock-off?”
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ridgy-didge In A Sentence

Is that a ridgy-didge Akubra or a knock-off?

Origin & Usage

Australian; probably a playful elaboration of 'ridge' (genuine, from thieves' cant).

Variants ridgie-didge

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What does ridgy-didge mean?

Ridgy-didge means genuine, authentic or the real thing.

Where does ridgy-didge come from?

It is likely a playful elaboration of 'ridge', an old slang term for 'genuine' from thieves' cant.

How do you use ridgy-didge in a sentence?

For example: 'This is a ridgy-didge antique, not a reproduction.'

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