English dictionary

tinging Meaning & Definition

/tɪnd͡ʒɪŋ/

What Does Tinging Mean?

Tinging is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of tinge.

To add a small amount of colour; to tint; (by extension) to add a small amount of some other thing.
To affect or alter slightly, particularly due to the actual or metaphorical influence of some element or thing.
To change slightly in shade due to the addition of colour; (by extension) to change slightly in quality due to the addition of some other thing.

To make a high sharp sound like a small bell being struck.
When the microwaved food was ready, the bell tinged.

When the microwaved food was ready, the bell tinged.

tinging

Origin 1: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.