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Bingle has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base

2

A minor collision, especially between motor vehicles.

3

A hairstyle for women that is somewhere between a bob and a shingle.

4

A base hit in which the batter stops safely at first base.

In plain English: A bingle is when a baseball player hits the ball and reaches first base without being thrown out.

"The rookie celebrated his first major league bingle with a wide grin."

Usage: Use "bingle" to specifically describe a single, or base hit, where the batter remains on first base-it's baseball jargon. It's less common than "single," so consider your audience before using it.

Verb
1

To arrange the hair in this style.

2

To achieve a base hit in which the batter stops safely at first base.

In plain English: To bingle means to hit the ball and reach first base without being put out.

"The rookie managed to bingle and get on base in his first major league at-bat."

Usage: Use "bingle" when specifically describing a batter achieving a single, reaching first base without further advancement. It's a somewhat uncommon and playful term primarily used within baseball contexts.

Proper Noun
1

A surname, from German​.

Example Sentences
"The rookie celebrated his first major league bingle with a wide grin." noun
"The bingle bounced off the wall with a cheerful sound." noun
"He dropped a small bingle of metal that rang loudly on the floor." noun
"Her laugh was so clear it carried like a distant bingle through the quiet room." noun
"The rookie managed to bingle and get on base in his first major league at-bat." verb
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