dinge

[dinj]

noun

1. the condition of being dingy.

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

dinge

¹

/ dɪndʒ /

noun

1. a Black person

adjective

1. of or relating to Black people

dinge

²

/ dɪndʒ /

verb

1. to make a dent in (something)

noun

1. a dent

dinge

³

/ dɪndʒ /

noun

1. dinginess

Word History and Origins

Origin of dinge¹

First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from dingy

Word History and Origins

Origin of dinge¹

of unknown origin

Origin of dinge²

C19: back formation from _dingy

Example Sentences

Among the changes in the final text of the bill is a prohibition on mortgage services from dinging the credit of borrowers who make use of the program.

From Los Angeles Times

“Does anyone remember what they tried to give us in the fall? Zeroes,” said union head David Green as workers dinged purple cowbells at the downtown rally.

From Los Angeles Times

The bell dinged and the University Charter High School students gathered their things and headed for the door.

From Los Angeles Times

The PulsePoint app had dinged, saying a fire had started in the Palisades.

From Los Angeles Times

The presidential hopeful also tossed a jab at her opponent, who backed out of a second debate against Harris, something the vice president dinged him for following her town hall on Wednesday night.

From Salon