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Dinlow, or dinlo, is the Romany word for an idiot or fool. It has also been incorporated in the rural dialects of some farming communities, such as Portsmouth in Hampshire, where there is a large gypsy population.
A worzel overheard talking in a Portsmouth inn: "I are a right dinlow when I bin shanting."
dinlow by City Lad July 18, 2008
Related Words
Stupid,or insane.Entering common usage via traveller or gypsy language.
That mushis a proper dinlow crank.
Don't be a fuckin'din.
dinlow by Fredder Smith May 20, 2008
Reffering to a thick/stupid person or a thick/stupid act. Usually used in Cheltenham in a slightly chavvy accent.
"He's a fucking dimlo prick isn't he?"
(Actually said; 'Ee's a fockin dimlo prak anee?')
dimlo by David Masson January 13, 2007
Portsmouth slang for someone who is, or does something stupid.
That lads a proper dinlow.
dinlow by Danny pompey December 13, 2006
If someone is thick or just like "duuuuh"
#1 : U hav got liquid drippin outa ur car
#2 : (looks down at feet)
#1 : Not outa ur fett ... outa ur car u fuckin DIMLO
Dimlo by Ur worst nightmare June 11, 2005

dilloway 

A small minded, sheltered, conformist, and spiteful person.
"Those parents on the s/v Rebel Heart should have their children taken away and forced to pay for their rescue by the U.S. Navy."
Ah jeez, don't be such a dilloway.
dilloway by OutOfControl April 11, 2014