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- [dinj]
- /dɪndʒ/
- /dˈɪndʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dinj]
- /dɪndʒ/
Definitions of dinge word
- noun dinge the condition of being dingy. 1
- noun dinge Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a black person. 1
- abbreviation DINGE Dinginess. 1
- abbreviation DINGE dinginess 0
- noun dinge a Black person 0
- adjective dinge of or relating to Black people 0
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Origin of dinge
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; back formation from dingy
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Parts of speech for Dinge
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dinge popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dinge usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dinge
noun dinge
- filth — offensive or disgusting dirt or refuse; foul matter: the filth dumped into our rivers.
- grime — dirt, soot, or other filthy matter, especially adhering to or embedded in a surface.
- mess — a dirty, untidy, or disordered condition: The room was in a mess.
- muck — moist farmyard dung, decaying vegetable matter, etc.; manure.
- grunge — dirt; filth; rubbish.
Antonyms for dinge
noun dinge
- cleanliness — Cleanliness is the degree to which people keep themselves and their surroundings clean.