bingle
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bingle1
1900–05, perhaps b(at) 1 + (s)ingle
Origin of bingle2
Example Sentences
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"I," said O'Hara, "am goin' as a bingle."
From The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
"If that bingle was an accident, don't we wish we had a few more players who could shut their eyes and meet Frazer's terrible speed balls and curves in the same way!" one fellow exclaimed.
From The Aeroplane Boys on the Wing Aeroplane Chums in the Tropics by Langworthy, John Luther
I'd love to see the Bing Boys bingle, To go to music-halls incog.,
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 9, 1917 by Various
“Nice tidy little bingle, wasn’t it, mate?” he cried.
From Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager by Standish, Burt L.
If I try to make a hit with the ladies it's a bingle; and it's the bench and the bush-league for muh—" "You great, overgrown kid!
From The Common Law by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
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