• word of the day

    ping

    ping - Dictionary definition and meaning for word ping

    Definition
    (noun) a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya
    Synonyms : ping river
    Definition
    (noun) a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal) Definition
    (verb) hit with a pinging noise
    Example Sentence
    • The bugs pinged the lamp shade
    Definition
    (verb) sound like a car engine that is firing too early
    Synonyms : knock , pink
    Example Sentence
    • the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline
    • The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded
    Definition
    (verb) make a short high-pitched sound
    Example Sentence
    • the bullet pinged when they struck the car
    Definition
    (verb) contact, usually in order to remind of something
    Example Sentence
    • I'll ping my accountant--April 15 is nearing
    Definition
    (verb) send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
    Example Sentence
    • ping your machine in the office

Word used in video below:
text: with a ping and oh and a ping
Download our Mobile App Today
Receive our word of the day
on Whatsapp