intj

boing

boyng

Boing (intj) means used to represent the sound of something bouncing, especially a spring. Example: “Boing! The ball bounced clean over the fence.”

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intj

Used to represent the sound of something bouncing, especially a spring.

"Boing! The ball bounced clean over the fence."

noun

The springy, bouncing sound made by an elastic object.

"The mattress made a loud boing every time he jumped on it."

How to use boing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe comic-book style sound of a bounce or spring.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

boinged past tense, boings plural, boings singular

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Etymology

An onomatopoeic word imitating a springy bouncing sound.

Rhymes for boing

doing going mooing wooing booing cooing ongoing undoing echoing outgoing tattooing easygoing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “boing” mean?

The word “boing” means used to represent the sound of something bouncing, especially a spring. In plain terms, the comic-book style sound of a bounce or spring.

How do you pronounce “boing”?

“Boing” is pronounced boyng (/bɔɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “boing” in a sentence?

Here is “boing” used in a sentence: “Boing! The ball bounced clean over the fence.”

What part of speech is “boing”?

Depending on how it is used, “boing” can be an intj and a noun.

How many meanings does “boing” have?

“Boing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to represent the sound of something bouncing, especially a spring.