dinged

5 definitions • 3 examples

to make a short ringing sound like a bell

to damage the surface of something slightly by hitting it:

She was worried she might ding the car beside her when she parked.

to speak angrily to or criticize someone:

Auditors dinged the agency for some of its practices.

a short ringing sound like that made by a bell

a small damaged area on a surface where something has hit it:

She had the ding in the paintwork repaired.