"dry as a dead dingo's donga" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} dry as a dead dingo's donga (not comparable)
  1. Alternative form of dry as a dead dingo's donger Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: dry as a dead dingo's donger
    Sense id: en-dry_as_a_dead_dingo's_donga-en-adj-8JsGNcD9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1998 May 26, Aldheorte, “Who's up for a water balloon fight!”, in alt.fan.dragons (Usenet)",
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          "ref": "1999 October 31, Pisshead, “Aussie new to Harleys”, in rec.motorcycles.harley (Usenet)",
          "text": "I also have doubts if you really are an Aussie because you came into a bar and never bought a drink Damn me didgeridoo Dave! I'm as dry as a dead dingo's donga! How much can a koala bear!",
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