Ding

/dɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a ringing sound, especially that made by a bell or metal object.

The ding of the school bell signaled the end of class.

a small dent or mark on a surface caused by a minor impact.

There’s a ding on the side of my laptop from where it fell.

verb

to make a ringing sound, especially by striking a metallic object.

She dinged the metal bell to announce that dinner was ready.

to hit or strike something lightly, often resulting in a dent.

He accidentally dinged the car door on the wall while parking.

The word 'ding' is of imitative origin, related to the sound produced.

ding dong:

A playful term for a bell sound.

ding a bell:

To ring a bell.

ring a ding:

A lively or exciting situation.

To strike or hit someone.

He dinged me on the head during the game.

To criticize or blame someone.

Don't ding me for being late; I had traffic.