dinge

American  

[dinj] / dɪndʒ /

noun

1. the condition of being dingy.

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

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dinge ¹ British  

/ dɪndʒ /

noun

1. a Black person

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adjective

1. of or relating to Black people

dinge ² British  

/ dɪndʒ /

verb

1. to make a dent in (something)

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noun

1. a dent

dinge ³ British  

/ dɪndʒ /

noun

1. dinginess

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Etymology

Origin of dinge

First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from dingy

Example Sentences

Your credit score might get dinged slightly for a month or two.

From MarketWatch

Trade shocks and signs of a slowing economy sparked a “Sell America” trade that dinged U.S. assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dinging of pots and pans in the caf, the chatter over meals.

From Literature

She and her mother were filling up water bottles in the kitchen sink so they’d have clean water to drink when Natalie’s phone dinged.

From Literature

If the home has consistently been lower priced than surrounding homes, you know that it’s getting dinged for the bus stop.

From MarketWatch