donged Definition and Meaning
Pronunciation: /dɔŋd/
Part of speech: verb
Definitions of donged
- 1. past tense of 'dong', to strike or hit something, often producing a sound.
Example:
He donged the bell to signal the start of the meeting.
Synonyms for donged
Antonyms for donged
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'dongen', which means to strike or hit, likely imitative of the sound made.
Examples of donged in a Sentence
The door was donged shut with a loud noise.
She donged the drum to keep the rhythm.
He accidentally donged his head against the wall.
The bell donged three times, marking the end of the hour.
They donged the metal sheet to create a rhythmic sound.
Phrases Using donged
- dong the bell
- to ring a bell, often to signal or announce something.
- donged out
- to be exhausted or worn out, often from excessive activity.
- donging around
- to waste time or engage in aimless activity.
Word Forms
- past Tense
- donged
- present Participle
- donging
Usage
- region
- universal
- formality
- neutral
- frequency
- uncommon