Pronunciation: /tɪŋ/

Definitions of ting

noun a slight, sharp, ringing sound or a sensation of slight prickling or stinging

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a ting sound coming from the kitchen.

A2 She felt a ting of excitement as she opened the gift.

B1 The ting of the bell signaled the start of the race.

B2 There was a ting of sadness in her voice as she spoke about her past.

C1 The ting of the wind chimes filled the room with a peaceful melody.

C2 The subtle ting of the piano keys added a delicate touch to the music.

verb to make or cause to make a ting sound

Example Sentences

A1 I ting the bell to let them know I'm here.

A2 She tinged the glass with a spoon to make a musical sound.

B1 The metal tinged as it cooled down after being heated.

B2 The sound of the wind chimes tinged softly in the background.

C1 The chef tinged the dish with a hint of lemon for added flavor.

C2 The orchestra's instruments tinged perfectly in harmony during the performance.

Examples of ting in a Sentence

formal The tingling sensation in my fingers is a sign of poor circulation.

informal I can't feel my tingling toes after sitting in that awkward position for so long.

slang That new song has such a good ting to it, I can't stop listening.

figurative The excitement in the room was so palpable, you could practically feel the ting in the air.

Grammatical Forms of ting

past tense

tinged

plural

tings

comparative

more ting

superlative

most ting

present tense

ting

future tense

will ting

perfect tense

have tinged

continuous tense

is tinging

singular

ting

positive degree

ting

infinitive

to ting

gerund

tinging

participle

tinged

Origin and Evolution of ting

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old Norse
Story behind the word: The word 'ting' originated from Old Norse 'ting' meaning a public assembly or council.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ting' evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings such as a sharp, clear ringing sound or a small metal object used to produce a ringing sound, as well as slang meanings in certain dialects.