Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ding-a-ling
noun
/ˈdɪŋ.ə.lɪŋ/
Definition
A slang term often used to refer to a silly or foolish person.
Examples
- After he made that silly mistake, I couldn’t help but call him a ding-a-ling.
- She always acts like a ding-a-ling when she’s excited.
- That ding-a-ling thought he could jump over the fence!
Meaning
It describes someone who behaves in a goofy or eccentric manner.
Synonyms
- fool
- simpleton
- nitwit
- foolish person
