The true definition of this word is slow or retarded, it is a Romany (gypsy language) word that has been adopted widely by the east coast.
by Tony L March 1, 2004
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Dinlo is a term used in the Portsmouth area for someone who is thick or stupid, perhaps of naval origin. Derivatives: Dinney
"Shut your face you dinlo", "When I said that they all looked at me as if I was being dinney"
by Dave September 30, 2003
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A person who is devoid of intellect, or someone who does something particularly stupid. Has been used in the New Forest area for years.
You dinlo.
by John January 14, 2004
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someone who is a bit thick or stupid
I can't believe you locked your keys in the car, you dinlo!
by ian gregory July 21, 2003
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he's such a dinlo, he thought the sign that said "wet paint" was an instruction.
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Cantonese for "crazy man" but literally "electric man"
That guys such a dinlo
Bunch of dinlos
by SPD December 18, 2006
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A word that originated in Portsmouth, that is a playful way of saying idiot.

Pronounced: (Din-Lo)
Lucie just dropped the bowl
“What a dinlo
by Martha.D November 17, 2019
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