noun Uncommon

ting

tihng

Ting (noun) means a short, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell. Example: “The microwave gave a soft ting when it finished.”

noun

A short, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.

"The microwave gave a soft ting when it finished."

verb

To make such a ringing sound.

"The glass tinged softly as she tapped it with a spoon."

How to use ting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA light, bell-like ringing sound, or to make one.

tinged past tense, tings plural, tings plural, ting plural, Tings plural, tings plural, tings singular

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What does “ting” mean?

The word “ting” means a short, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell. In plain terms, a light, bell-like ringing sound, or to make one.

How do you pronounce “ting”?

“Ting” is pronounced tihng (/tɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “ting” in a sentence?

Here is “ting” used in a sentence: “The microwave gave a soft ting when it finished.”

What part of speech is “ting”?

Depending on how it is used, “ting” can be a noun and a verb.

Is “ting” a common word?

“Ting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “ting” have?

“Ting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.