ding-dong

[ ding-dawng, -dong ]

/ ˈdɪŋˌdɔŋ, -ˌdɒŋ /

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noun

the sound of a bell.

any similar sound of repeated strokes.

Slang. ding-a-ling.

adjective

characterized by or resembling the sound of a bell.

marked by rapid alternation of retaliatory action: a ding-dong struggle.

Origin of ding-dong

1550–60; gradational compound based on ding, apparently blend of din¹ and ring²

Words nearby ding-dong

Dingaan, ding-a-ling, ding an sich, dingbat, dingbats, ding-dong, dinge, dinger, dinges, dinghy, dingle

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Example sentences from the Web for ding-dong

I called it “ding-dong diplomacy”; Governor Richardson wisely pointed out that “basketball diplomacy” is better than none.
Pyongyang Primer: Kenneth Bae Comes Home|Kevin Bleyer|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There was Ding-dong out in the rain, and drenched to the skin, peering into the cave.
The Motor Rangers Through the Sierras|Marvin West
The ding-dong of that buoy bell never had sounded so near before.
Witches Cove|Roy J. Snell
See how he stands astonished, as old Adam and Eve ply their ding-dong!
The Fortunes of Nigel|Sir Walter Scott

Cal was to stay and guard the camp with Ding-dong for a companion.
The Motor Rangers Through the Sierras|Marvin West
Ding-dong, who didn't object to the luxuries of life, sighed.
The Motor Rangers Through the Sierras|Marvin West

British Dictionary definitions for ding-dong

ding-dong

noun

the sound of a bell or bells, esp two bells tuned a fourth or fifth apart

an imitation or representation of the sound of a bell

a violent exchange of blows or words
(as modifier)a ding-dong battle in the board room

adjective

sounding or ringing repeatedly

Word Origin for ding-dong

C16: of imitative origin; see ding 1

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	ding-dong
释义	ding-dong [ ding-dawng, -dong ] / ˈdɪŋˌdɔŋ, -ˌdɒŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR ding-dong ON THESAURUS.COM noun the sound of a bell. any similar sound of repeated strokes. Slang. ding-a-ling. adjective characterized by or resembling the sound of a bell. marked by rapid alternation of retaliatory action: a ding-dong struggle. Origin of ding-dong 1550–60; gradational compound based on ding, apparently blend of din¹ and ring² Words nearby ding-dong Dingaan, ding-a-ling, ding an sich, dingbat, dingbats, ding-dong, dinge, dinger, dinges, dinghy, dingle Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for ding-dong I called it “ding-dong diplomacy”; Governor Richardson wisely pointed out that “basketball diplomacy” is better than none. Pyongyang Primer: Kenneth Bae Comes Home\|Kevin Bleyer\|November 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST There was Ding-dong out in the rain, and drenched to the skin, peering into the cave. The Motor Rangers Through the Sierras\|Marvin West The ding-dong of that buoy bell never had sounded so near before. Witches Cove\|Roy J. Snell See how he stands astonished, as old Adam and Eve ply their ding-dong! The Fortunes of Nigel\|Sir Walter Scott Cal was to stay and guard the camp with Ding-dong for a companion. The Motor Rangers Through the Sierras\|Marvin West Ding-dong, who didn't object to the luxuries of life, sighed. The Motor Rangers Through the Sierras\|Marvin West British Dictionary definitions for ding-dong ding-dong noun the sound of a bell or bells, esp two bells tuned a fourth or fifth apart an imitation or representation of the sound of a bell a violent exchange of blows or words (as modifier)a ding-dong battle in the board room adjective sounding or ringing repeatedly Word Origin for ding-dong C16: of imitative origin; see ding 1 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to ding-dong ass, dummy, jackass, half-wit, oaf, idiot, nitwit, imbecile, ninny, blockhead, moron, ignoramus, simpleton, dunce, nincompoop, numskull, dolt, lunkhead, meathead
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ding-dong

noun

adjective

Origin of ding-dong

Words nearby ding-dong

Example sentences from the Web for ding-dong

British Dictionary definitions for ding-dong

noun

adjective

Word Origin for ding-dong

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