boing

1 of 2

noun

ˈbȯiŋ

plural -s

: a reverberating metallic sound made by or as if by a spring

boing

2 of 2

intransitive verb

"

1

: to make a boing

2

: to move in a quick, sudden manner : spring, bounce

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Etymology

Noun

imitative

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