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Ding dong

//dɪŋ(ɡ)ˈdɒŋ(ɡ)// intj, noun, slang

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    The sound made by a bell; especially, that made by a doorbell. childish, colloquial, often, onomatopoeic

    "Ding dong bell, pussy's in the well! / Who put her in? Little Johnny Thin. / Who pulled her out? Little Tommy Stout."

  2. 2
    A general exclamation of surprise or approval. colloquial

    "— Here's a photo of my new girlfriend. — Ding dong!"

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of ding-dong; an idiot. alt-of, alternative, colloquial, derogatory

    "My girlfriend's math teacher is a ding dong."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of ding-dong; a penis. alt-of, alternative, colloquial, euphemistic, humorous, often

Etymology

Etymology 1

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Etymology 2

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