Definition of Ding
Ding
ding
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(noun)
a ringing sound similar to that made by a bell or some other metallic object;
e.g. I heard the ding of the oven timer, letting me know that the cake was baked.
(noun)
a small mark of damage on the surface of something, like a dent;
e.g. There is a ding on the side of my car from when I scraped a pole.
(verb)
to make a ringing sound, similar to that made by a bell or some other metallic object;
e.g. The bells near the door ding when the door is open.
(verb)
to cause minor damage to the surface of something, especially to make a mark or dent in it;
e.g. Be careful not to ding the walls when moving furniture.
(verb)
(informal) to subject someone to criticism or penalty for some reason;
e.g. I don't want them to ding me for not following the rules.
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