dinge

American

[dinj] / dɪndʒ /

noun

the condition of being dingy.
Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Black person.

dinge ¹ British

/ dɪndʒ /

noun

a Black person

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adjective

of or relating to Black people

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dinge ² British

/ dɪndʒ /

verb

to make a dent in (something)

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noun

a dent

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dinge ³ British

/ dɪndʒ /

noun

dinginess

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Etymology

Origin of dinge

First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from dingy

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