Dinged-up
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 battered, dented by blows, injured
"“Besides the possible concussion, I'm going to guess at least two dinged-up ribs—” She paused, probing, while he did his best not to lose his dignity and throw up on her very clean, white athletic shoes."
Example
More examples"“Besides the possible concussion, I'm going to guess at least two dinged-up ribs—” She paused, probing, while he did his best not to lose his dignity and throw up on her very clean, white athletic shoes."
Etymology
see ding (v.)
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