ting
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• noun
A sharp, clear, high-pitched ringing sound, such as that made by striking a crystal glass or a small bell.
"She tapped her wineglass with a spoon, producing a sharp ting to get everyone's attention."
British A thing, matter, or attractive young woman (used in Caribbean and Multicultural London English slang).
"It is no big ting if you arrive a few minutes late to the party."
An ancient Chinese cauldron or ceremonial vessel with legs and a lid, traditionally cast in bronze.
"The museum's East Asian gallery features a finely inscribed bronze ting from the Shang dynasty."
• interjection
Used to represent a sharp, clear, high-pitched ringing sound, such as that of a small bell or struck glass.
"Ting! went the tiny brass bell on the shop door as the customer walked inside."
• verb
To emit or cause to emit a sharp, clear, high-pitched ringing sound.
"The small desk bell tinged softly when the receptionist pressed the button."
• Rhymes for ting
Word Origin & Etymology
In its auditory sense, the word is imitative of a sharp, metallic ringing sound, akin to 'tinkle' and 'ping'. The slang noun sense arises from Caribbean and Multicultural London English pronunciation of 'thing' via th-stopping.