dings
dings · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
Small dents or nicks, especially on the surface of a car or other object.
- 2.
Plural of ding; ringing sounds like those of a bell.
Phrases & expressions
- •Dings and dents — Minor damage to a surface.
- •A few dings — Some minor imperfections or problems.
Related words
Etymology
From imitative origin ding, representing the sound of a bell. The sense of "small dent" is American English from the mid-20th century, possibly from the idea of something making a "ding" sound when struck.