dingoes
Definition
The plural form of 'dingo,' referring to a wild or semi-wild dog (Canis lupus dingo) native to Australia, known for its lean build, golden coat, and legendary appetite for unattended barbecues.
Informally, a pack of opportunistic canines that embody the Aussie outback's spirit of survival and selective vegetarianism—mostly rabbits, but who's counting.
Examples
The dingoes circled the campsite, eyeing the cooler with the intensity of Wall Street traders spotting a bargain.
Outback ranchers know that one dingo is trouble, but a pack of dingoes turns sheep-counting into a full-contact sport.
While tourists snapped selfies with koalas, the sly dingoes made off with their hiking boots for a midnight chew.
In folklore, dingoes are loyal companions; in reality, they're the ghosts of picnics past, haunting every unsecured esky.