dinge Meaning & Definition
What Does Dinge Mean?
As a noun, dinge means Dinginess. It can also mean A black person. As a verb, it means to strike, scourge, beat; indent, bruise, knock in.
Dinge in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪnd͡ʒ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | batter |
| Plural | dinges |
| Verb forms | dinges, dingeing, dinged |
Dinge Definition (Noun)
- Dinginess.
- A black person.
Dinge as a Verb
- to strike, scourge, beat; indent, bruise, knock in
- to flog, as in penance
Synonyms of Dinge
Dinge synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dinge
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Dinge in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
dinge (countable and uncountable, plural dinges)
dinge (third-person singular simple present dinges, present participle dingeing, simple past and past participle dinged)
Words That Rhyme With Dinge
Origin of Dinge
Origin 1: From dingy.
Origin 2: From Middle English *dengen, from Old English denġan, denċġan, from Proto-West Germanic *dangijan, from Proto-Germanic *dangijaną (“to beat, hit”).
How Do You Say Dinge?
You say dinge as //dɪnd͡ʒ//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Dinge
Is dinge a noun or a verb?
Dinge is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for dinge?
Words with a similar meaning to dinge include batter. See the full list of dinge synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dinge?
The plural of dinge is dinges.
What is the past tense of dinge?
The past tense of dinge is dinged. The present participle is dingeing.