dinge

[ dinj ]

noun

1. the condition of being dingy.
2. Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Black person.

dinge

¹

/ dɪndʒ /

verb

1. to make a dent in (something)

noun

1. a dent

dinge

²

/ dɪndʒ /

noun

1. a Black person

adjective

1. of or relating to Black people

dinge

³

/ dɪndʒ /

noun

1. dinginess

Word History and Origins

Origin of dinge¹

First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from dingy

Word History and Origins

Origin of dinge¹

of unknown origin

Origin of dinge²

C19: back formation from dingy

Example Sentences

The presidential hopeful also tossed a jab at her opponent, who backed out of a second debate against Harris, something the vice president dinged him for following her town hall on Wednesday night.

From Salon

Critics have dinged the proposal as a “cheap sweetener” meant to make a controversial package more palatable to voters.

From Los Angeles Times

Nidorf, in particular, has had a troubled few years, including a fatal overdose and assaults while repeatedly being dinged by regulators for offering few activities for the youths incarcerated there.

From Los Angeles Times

They think Donald Trump the failed businessman who just got dinged for almost half a billion dollars in fines for his fraudulent business practices, will be better.

From Salon

Meta has been dinged for huge spending before, but bounced back.

From New York Times