ding

ding · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A ringing sound, as of a bell.

  2. 2.

    A small dent or nick, especially in a vehicle.

  3. 3.

    To make a ringing sound.

  4. 4.

    To dent or damage slightly.

  5. 5.

    (Informal) To criticize or penalize.

Forms

plural: dings

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    ding-dong — The sound of a doorbell; a back-and-forth dispute
  • •
    ding someone — To criticize or penalize someone

Related words

See also: bell, chime, ring
Synonyms: chime, dent, nick, ring

Etymology

Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a bell. First recorded in the 16th century.