Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boing

interjection / verb
/bɔɪŋ/
Definition
A sound that resembles a bouncing or springing noise.
Examples
  • The ball hit the ground and made a “boing” sound.
  • As the kids jumped on the trampoline, you could hear them exclaiming, “Boing! Boing!”
  • He accidentally stepped on a squeaky toy and it went “boing!”
Meaning
Typically used to describe a noise that occurs when something bounces, like a ball or spring, which can convey a sense of fun or mirth.
Synonyms
  • bounce
  • spring
  • leap