ding-dong ditch
Ring and flee
Ding-dong ditch is a childhood prank where someone rings a doorbell and runs away before the resident can answer.
The name captures the sequence: the doorbell sounds, then the prankster ditches the scene.
Regional variants include knock-knock ginger and nicky nicky nine doors.
We used to play ding-dong ditch in the neighborhood until Mr. Henderson caught us.
- doorbellEntry alert device
- hijinksBoisterous playful mischief
- practical jokeTrick meant to amuse
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- anticLudicrous or playful act
mischief · doorstep · prank · knock · tomfoolery · chime · egging · neighborhood kids · trespassing · dare · shenanigans · home security · buzzer · run away · running away · suburbs · summer night · caper
visitor authenticity
ding-dong ditchdoor-to-door salesman
Seller visiting residences directly
house call · package delivery · appointment · scheduled visit