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ding wing
What does ding wing mean?
The housing area for inmates with mental illness. Derogatory in tone.
"After the breakdown they sent him to the ding wing."
Origin
'Ding' as slang for mentally impaired plus 'wing' (housing area).
Frequently asked questions
What is the 'ding wing'?
It's slang for the psychiatric unit of a prison, the housing area for inmates with mental illness.
Is 'ding wing' derogatory?
Yes, it's derogatory in tone. 'Ding' is a slur for someone mentally impaired, so the term disrespects prisoners with mental illness.
Where does 'ding wing' come from?
It combines 'ding,' slang for mentally impaired, with 'wing,' meaning a housing area of the prison.
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