ding-dong

Bell's two tones

Ding-dong imitates the sound of a bell, especially a doorbell: Ding-dong! Who's there?

As a noun, it's a ringing sound or, informally, a stupid person: Don't be such a ding-dong.

A ding-dong battle or argument is one where advantage swings back and forth, like a swinging bell.

sound

chime

Melodic bell sound

  • ringingSustained resonant sound
  • tollFee for passage
  • pealResonant ringing burst

bong · clang · tinkle · jingle · clink · clank · gong · knell · carillon · tintinnabulation

bell

chime

Melodic bell sound

  • tollFee for passage
  • pealResonant ringing burst
  • clapperBell's internal striker

bronze · carillon · belfry · steeple · tower · church · cathedral · glockenspiel · change-ringing · tintinnabulation

doorbell

chime

Melodic bell sound

entrance · welcome · threshold · guest · porch · foyer · entryway · doormat · knocker · latch

argument

battle

Armed military engagement

  • fightPhysical or verbal conflict
  • clashViolent disagreement or collision
  • disputeVerbal clash over differences

quarrel · altercation · squabble · bickering · conflict · confrontation · tiff · spat · feud · back-and-forth

foolish

silly

Frivolous or absurd

simpleton · dunce · dope · numbskull · blockhead · airhead · scatterbrain · birdbrain · nincompoop · twit

childish

playground

Children's outdoor recreation space

prank · giggles · antics · mischief · tomfoolery · jest · fun · games · lighthearted · whimsical

Categories
Opposites
sound type

ding-dongknock

Strike-produced sound

thud · bang · rap · tap · pound

intelligence (informal insult)

ding-donggenius

Person of rare brilliance

brain · whiz · brainiac · Einstein · mastermind

contest dynamics

ding-dongblowout

Sudden tire failure

rout · walkover · landslide · whitewash · shutout

Family

dingdong, dingdongs

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G