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dinge
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun dinge has 1 sense
- dinge(n = noun.state) dinginess - discoloration due to dirtiness; Array is a kind of dirtiness, uncleanness
Derived forms adjective dingy1, adjective dingy2
Verb dinge has 2 senses
- dinge(v = verb.change) batter - make a dent or impression in; "dinge a soft hat" is one way to change form, change shape, deform
- dinge(v = verb.change) Array - make dingy; Array is one way to alter, change, modify
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
OXFORD DICTIONARY
dinge, n. & v.
--n. a dent or hollow caused by a blow.
--v.tr. make such a dent in.
--n. a dent or hollow caused by a blow.
--v.tr. make such a dent in.
Etymology
17th c.: orig. unkn.
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