boing
Americannoun
plural
boingsverb (used without object)
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to make a reverberating sound like that made by a spring when released.
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to bounce like a released spring.
interjection
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Example Sentences
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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
Let me reiterate the sound effect: That’s swoosh, not boing.
From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2011
It's "pure mad adventure" according to boing boing and that sounds good to me.
From The Guardian • Apr. 6, 2010
“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
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