ding
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/dɪŋ/
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/dɪŋ/
A small dent or mark made by hitting something, like a car.
After the accident, there was a ding on the car's door.
The sound a bell makes.
The bell made a ding sound when it rang.
To make a small dent or mark on something by hitting it.
I accidentally dinged the car with my shopping cart.
To criticize or disapprove of someone or something.
The company was dinged for not meeting their sales target.
To make a sound like a bell.
The microwave dings when the food is cooked.