ting Meaning & Definition
What Does Ting Mean?
Ting is an interjection that means Representing a high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck. As a noun, it means A high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck. As a verb, it means To make a high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck.
Word Facts for Ting
| Part of speech | interjection, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /tɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | tinkle |
| Plural | tings |
| Verb forms | tings, tinging, tinged |
Ting Definition (Interjection)
- Representing a high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck.
Ting as a Noun
- A high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck.
Ting as a Verb
- To make a high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck.
When the microwaved food was ready, the bell tinged.
Noun
- An ancient Chinese vessel with legs and a lid.
Noun
- thing, person (often referring to an attractive woman or a relation engaged in criminal schemes or disreputable connections).
Noun
- The sound made when a small bell is struck.
Verb
- To make a high sharp sound like a small bell being struck.
When the microwaved food was ready, the bell tinged.
Interjection
- Used to represent the sound of a small bell.
Noun
- The apartment in a Chinese temple where the idol is kept.
Noun
- (Caribbean creoles) Thing, person.
Synonyms of Ting
Ting synonyms and antonyms →Ting in a Sentence
When the microwaved food was ready, the bell tinged.
Word Forms & Grammar
ting
ting (plural tings)
ting (third-person singular simple present tings, present participle tinging, simple past and past participle tinged)
ting (plural tings or ting)
Words That Rhyme With Ting
Origin of Ting
Origin 1: Onomatopoeic.
Origin 2: From the Wade–Giles romanization of Mandarin 鼎 (dǐng) Wade-Giles romanization: ting³.[1]
Origin 3: From thing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ting
Is ting an interjection or a noun?
Ting is mainly used as an interjection, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for ting?
Words with a similar meaning to ting include tinkle. See the full list of ting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ting?
The plural of ting is tings.
What is the past tense of ting?
The past tense of ting is tinged. The present participle is tinging.