bing
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7.7
- noun
- /bɪŋ/
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pitido
- As soon as I pressed the button, I heard a bing indicating that the message was sent.
- bing, bong
- heard the bing
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Examples
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The microwave timer beeped with a cheerful bing when the food was ready.
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Then I watched as Larry Robinson took the puck behind the Montreal net after the faceoff, and suddenly there were five Canadiens skating towards the Caps goal. I remember turning to your mom and just saying, "Oh my god, here they come"—and bing, bing, bing, bing, bing, it was in the net.
Blog text (27) -
And he and he while he was talking to her, he heard this Bing Bing Bing on the window behind him.
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The thing is, I'm not as interested in how software running on the space shuttle works, or running the machine that goes "bing" at the hospital.
Blog text (4) -
And just as the doors go, Bing bong, someone grabs his phone and bolts out the door.
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The computer bings.
Fiction book (1999) -
Whenever the alarm goes off, it makes a quick bing to grab your attention.
Synonyms
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3.7
A short high sound like a small bell, for example a notification tone
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2.0
A short sound that plays on a phone when someone calls or messages you
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8.4
A short high sound made by a device like a toy
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7.9
A short, high, sharp buzzing sound
A short bell sound on a phone or app that signals a message
A small electric bell that rings to tell someone about an incoming phone call
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Etymology
The sound word bing is simply an imitation of a short, high bell noise, like ding or ring. That is why phones and machines make a 'bing' to show something has happened.