Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ting

noun
tɪŋ
Definition
A light, sharp sound, typically a ringing or a tintinnabulation.
Examples
  • The bell let out a soft ting when struck.
  • She heard the ting of a spoon hitting a glass.
  • With each step, his shoes made a ting against the pavement.
Meaning
The sound created by the impact of a small object or the vibration of a surface, often described as a ring or chime.
Synonyms
  • ring
  • ping
  • chime
  • clang
  • tone