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View synonyms for ding-dong

ding-dong

[ ding-dawng, -dong ]

noun

  1. the sound of a bell.
  2. any similar sound of repeated strokes.
  3. Slang. ding-a-ling.


adjective

  1. characterized by or resembling the sound of a bell.
  2. marked by rapid alternation of retaliatory action:

    a ding-dong struggle.

ding-dong

noun

  1. the sound of a bell or bells, esp two bells tuned a fourth or fifth apart
  2. an imitation or representation of the sound of a bell
    1. a violent exchange of blows or words
    2. ( as modifier )

      a ding-dong battle in the board room

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. sounding or ringing repeatedly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ding-dong1

1550–60; gradational compound based on ding, apparently blend of din 1 and ring 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ding-dong1

C16: of imitative origin; see ding 1
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Example Sentences

England's defence conceded five tries, as they were drawn into ding-dong high-tempo game that suited the opposition and the half-time break couldn't halt.

From BBC

Two of the best teams in the NFL just happen to be division rivals who served up a beauty with Detroit kicker Jake Bates settling a ding-dong battle 31-29 with his last-minute field goal.

From BBC

The fear is essentially anyone who was not born with one functioning ding-dong with which to rule the world, planting seeds hither and yon.

From Salon

Whatever happens, the Ashes have already delivered, captivating the audience with a ding-dong opening battle between the best of enemies.

From BBC

I was the kid in the neighborhood running around with no socks on, hopping over fences, playing tag, playing ding-dong ditch, like kids in the old days.

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