ding-a-ling

noun

ˈdiŋ-ə-ˌliŋ How to pronounce ding-a-ling (audio)
Definition of ding-a-lingnext
as in lunatic
a person who lacks good sense or judgment some ding-a-ling set off the fire alarm by burning paper in a wastebasket

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ding-a-ling
  1. fool
  2. goose
  3. ding-dong
  4. nut
Noun
  • For his part, Jon Stewart, who was broadcasting live as the results came in during The Daily Show’s Election Night special, would like to remind us that all of these premature attempts at diagnosis are a fool’s errand.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
  • And their shooting, which new Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson warned pregame might be a bit of fool’s gold, didn’t come close to slowing down.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of fool
Noun
  • After 1935, duck and goose hunters were limited to fake decoys.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Other academics were less incredulous, suggesting that the paper was a wild goose chase — a phrase itself invented by Shakespeare.
    David Hodari, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of goose
Noun
  • Not a very productive interrogation … that is until there’s a ding-dong at the door.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Ditch the classic ding-dong and instead opt for a more holiday-appropriate sound, like a howl, a cackling witch, or other creepy sounds.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of ding-dong
Noun
  • Roasted tomatoes and halved gooseberries nestle in a pool of kefir and roasted kale oil; avocado wedges rolled in roasted seeds and nuts are separated by sorrel leaves; pea tips and tendrils garnish a stack of fried cheese dumplings.
    Garrett Snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, 18 July 2017
  • A maker of nutrition and protein bars sold at Publix, CVS, Walgreens and other stores and online outlets nationwide recalled three types of bars after hearing about nut allergy reactions.
    David J. Neal, miamiherald, 6 July 2017
Definition of nut
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