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Dingy: meaning, definitions and examples

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dingy

 

[ หˆdษชn.dส’i ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

dirty or discolored

Dirty and discolored, typically as a result of neglect or lack of cleanliness.

Synonyms

dirty, grimy, soiled

Examples of usage

  • The dingy old curtains needed to be washed.
  • The walls of the room were dingy and covered in grime.
Context #2 | Noun

small boat

A small open boat, often unseaworthy.

Synonyms

dory, rowboat, skiff

Examples of usage

  • We rowed the dingy out to the larger boat anchored offshore.
  • The fisherman used a dingy to reach his fishing spot.

Translations

Translations of the word "dingy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sujo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmutzig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ัƒะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brudny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑšใ„ (kitanai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sucio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋Ÿฌ์šด (deoreoun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฐุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpinavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpinavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฎ่„ (ฤngzฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umazan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญtugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒฃแƒญแƒงแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงirkli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sucio

Etymology

The word 'dingy' originated in the mid-18th century, derived from the Scottish word 'ding', meaning to strike or beat. Over time, it came to be associated with something dirty or discolored, likely due to the idea of something being 'beaten down' or 'worn out'. The term has been used in literature and everyday language to describe neglected or dirty objects, as well as small boats, adding a touch of colloquial charm to descriptions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,016, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.