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Definition of boing

boing

/bɔɪŋ/
boing
Plural:boings
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Past Simple:boinged
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Past Participle:boinged
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Present Participle:boinging
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boing Lexical Profile

boing Game Scores & Validity

• interjection

1

Used to imitate the resonant sound of a compressed spring suddenly releasing or an elastic object bouncing.

Example

"Boing! The jack-in-the-box popped open and startled the toddler."

• noun

1

A resonant sound resembling that of a compressed spring suddenly releasing or an object bouncing.

Example

"The old mattress let out a loud boing when the kids jumped on it."

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• verb

1

To bounce, spring, or recoil with a resonant, elastic sound.

Example

"The rubber ball boinged off the pavement and into the bushes."

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• Nearby Words

boilerplate
boilersuit
boiling
boing
boink
boise
boisterous

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as an onomatopoeia imitating the resonant sound of a compressed spring releasing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boing
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