I. ˈtiŋ verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English tingen, of imitative origin
transitive verb
: to cause (as a bell) to make a ting
intransitive verb
: to sound with or make a ting
II. noun
( -s )
: a high-pitched sound (as made by a light stroke on a small bell)
the ting of the bell at … table — Nathaniel Burt
III.
variant of thing
IV. ˈdiŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Chinese (Pekingese) ting 3
: an ancient Chinese ceremonial vessel consisting of a deep bowl with usually two handles supported on three legs