Standard Lemma guide

pling

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /plɪŋ/
  • rhymes with -ɪŋ

1

noun

Meaning 1

The symbol ! (an exclamation mark).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A soft bell-like sound; ding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To produce a soft bell-like sound.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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History

Etymology

Imitative.

Real reading context

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