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
1
A short, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.
"At the same moment the ting of a bell sounded sharply."
— Agatha Christie (1934)
"The microwave gave a soft ting when it finished."
verb
1
To make such a ringing sound.
"The glass tinged softly as she tapped it with a spoon."
How to use ting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light, bell-like ringing sound, or to make one.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tings
- Third person singular
- tings
- Past tense
- tinged
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Etymology
An onomatopoeic word imitating the sound itself.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for ting
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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.
