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Dinging: meaning, definitions and examples

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dinging

 

[ หˆdษชล‹ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal sound

Dinging refers to the act of producing a ringing or chiming sound, often associated with bells or similar objects. It can also denote a light, sharp sound made by metal objects hitting each other. This term is commonly used in informal or playful contexts, often to describe a notification or alert sound, such as on a phone. Although not a formal word, it captures the essence of a specific auditory experience.

Synonyms

chiming, ringing, tinkling.

Examples of usage

  • I heard my phone dinging with new messages.
  • The doorbell was dinging, announcing the arrival of guests.
  • The timer started dinging when the cake was ready.
  • Her phone kept dinging, distracting her during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "dinging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น batendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเค•เคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klopfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengetuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ัƒะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pukaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฉใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frapper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘๋“œ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klepat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klopaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฒๆ‰“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trkanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถymษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpear

Etymology

The word 'ding' has origins in Middle English, possibly imitating the sound of a bell or a similar noise. It is an onomatopoeic term that encapsulates the sound it represents. Over time, variations of this word have developed in English, such as 'dinging', which conveys continuous or repeated instances of the sound. Although 'ding' can be found in various forms like 'ding-a-ling' or usage in phrases like 'ding dong', 'dinging' is more commonly linked to modern technology, such as notification sounds from electronic devices. The informal nature of the word has made it popular in conversational settings, especially among younger generations who frequently interact with digital devices. The evolution of the term reflects the changing landscape of communication, integrating auditory sensations from technological advancements into everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,755, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.