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dings

The correct spelling is dings.

How to pronounce dings

noun

Say it like: Din-gs

The correct spelling is dings. Very minor damage, a small dent or chip. For example: "I just got my first ding letter."

Usage Examples

I just got my first ding letter.

His top school dinged him last week.

My bank dinged me three bucks for using their competitor's ATM.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Very minor damage, a small dent or chip.
  2. 2.A rejection.
  3. 3.The high-pitched resonant sound of a bell.
  4. 4.The act of levelling up.
  5. 5.An ancient Chinese vessel with legs and a lid.

verb

  1. 1.To hit or strike.
  2. 2.To dash; to throw violently.
  3. 3.To inflict minor damage upon, especially by hitting or striking.
  4. 4.To fire or reject.
  5. 5.To deduct, as points, from another, in the manner of a penalty; to penalize.

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