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"The old church tower let out a loud bing as the clock struck midnight."
The sound made by a bell, an onomatopœia
In plain English: Bing is the echoing sound a large bell makes.
"The old church clock emitted a cheerful bing every hour."
Usage: Bing refers specifically to the clear, ringing sound of a bell or similar instrument-think a doorbell or chime. It's an onomatopoeic word, meaning it imitates the sound it represents.
To go; walk; come; run
"The basketball hit the floor and went bing, bouncing high back into her hands."
Making the sound of a bounce
In plain English: To bing is to make a short, sharp popping or bouncing sound.
"The basketball let out a satisfying bing as it bounced on the hardwood floor."
Usage: Use "bing" as an onomatopoeic verb to describe the sharp, resonant sound of something bouncing or echoing-think a dropped ball hitting a hard floor. It's less common than "bounce," but effective for capturing a specific auditory effect.
The sound made by a bounce, or by striking a metallic surface
"The old church tower emitted a loud bing as the wind caught the loose bell and set it ringing on its own."
The high-pitched sound made by a bell being struck
A surname, from Old English of Old English origin and unknown meaning.
"After Bing was launched, many users began comparing its search results to Google's offerings."
A search engine introduced by Microsoft in 2009.