dinge

[ dinj ]

noun
  1. the condition of being dingy.

  2. Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Black person.

Origin of dinge

1
First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from dingy

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British Dictionary definitions for dinge (1 of 3)

dinge1

/ (dɪndʒ) /


noun
  1. dinginess

Origin of dinge

1
C19: back formation from dingy

British Dictionary definitions for dinge (2 of 3)

dinge2

/ (dɪndʒ) US derogatory, slang /


noun
  1. a Black person

adjective
  1. of or relating to Black people

British Dictionary definitions for dinge (3 of 3)

dinge3

/ (dɪndʒ) dialect /


verb(tr)
  1. to make a dent in (something)

noun
  1. a dent

Origin of dinge

3
of unknown origin

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