dinged
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/dɪŋ/
(ding)
short struck sound / small hit or dent
Etymology
'ding' originates from Old English, specifically the verb 'dyngan,' where the root meant 'to strike or beat' and the word is onomatopoeic (imitative of a short metallic sound).
'ding' changed from Old English 'dyngan' and Middle English forms such as 'dynge'/'ding' and eventually became the modern English word 'ding'.
Initially it meant 'to strike or beat', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'short metallic sound' and 'a small dent produced by a blow', and later extended metaphorically to mean 'to mark down or penalize'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle of 'ding'. Used for the action 'to hit lightly and make a small dent or mark on a surface.'
The rental car got dinged when someone opened their door in the lot.
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Verb 2
past tense or past participle of 'ding'. To produce a short metallic or bell-like sound (often of a small bell or timer).
The kitchen timer dinged and the cake was ready.
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Verb 3
past tense or past participle of 'ding'. To mark down, penalize, or deduct points from someone or something (informal).
She was dinged on her application for a missing signature.
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Last updated: 2025/12/17 17:47