DINGE

dinginess, dinge

(noun) discoloration due to dirtiness

dinge

(verb) make dingy

dinge, batter

(verb) make a dent or impression in; “dinge a soft hat”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

dinge (plural dinges)

Dinginess.

(US slang, dated) A black person.

Etymology 2

Verb

dinge (third-person singular simple present dinges, present participle dingeing, simple past and past participle dinged)

to strike, scourge, beat; indent, bruise, knock in

to flog, as in penance

Anagrams

• Edgin, deign, digne, gnide, nidge

Source: Wiktionary



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