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单词 ring-a-ding
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Definition of ring-a-ding in English:

ring-a-ding

(also ring-a-ding-ding, ring-a-ding-dong)
exclamation ˌrɪŋəˈdɪŋ
informal, humorous, poetic
  • Representing the sound of a bell ringing.

noun ˌrɪŋəˈdɪŋ
informal, humorous, poetic
  • 1The ringing of a bell; an instance of this.

  • 2A superb or excellent thing; a remarkable example of something.

adjective ˌrɪŋəˈdɪŋ
informal, humorous, poetic
  • Excellent, remarkable.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Gypsy Laddie. From ring + -a-, connective element + ding adverb. In α and some forms showing extended forms. In some forms altered after dong.

 
 

Definition of ring-a-ding in US English:

ring-a-ding

(also ring-a-ding-ding, ring-a-ding-dong)
exclamationˌrɪŋəˈdɪŋ
informal, humorous, poetic
  • Representing the sound of a bell ringing.

nounˌrɪŋəˈdɪŋ
informal, humorous, poetic
  • 1The ringing of a bell; an instance of this.

  • 2A superb or excellent thing; a remarkable example of something.

adjectiveˌrɪŋəˈdɪŋ
informal, humorous, poetic
  • Excellent, remarkable.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Gypsy Laddie. From ring + -a-, connective element + ding [adverb]. In α and some forms showing extended forms. In some forms altered after dong.

 
 
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