boing

American  

[boing] / bɔɪŋ /

noun

plural

boings

1. the reverberating sound made by, or as if by, a spring when released.

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verb (used without object)

boinged, boinging

1. to make a reverberating sound like that made by a spring when released.

2. to bounce like a released spring.

interjection

1. (used to imitate or suggest the reverberating sound made by a released spring.)

Other Word Forms

• boinger
  noun
• boingy
  adjective

Example Sentences

His supporters hope his previous bounce-back-ability has at least one more boing in it.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2022

The boing of a giant bronze bell calling the faithful to prayer.

From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2015

There may be a lack of "boing boing" in the Baggies this season, but after years of yo-yoing, that's no bad thing, writes Rob Bagchi in his West Brom season preview.

From The Guardian • Aug. 11, 2011

Let me reiterate the sound effect: That’s swoosh, not boing.

From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2011

“Come with me,” Maya-Jade said, flouncing in front of him, her clipboard going boing, boing against her hip.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman