dingdong

An onomatopoeic adverb used to describe the sound of a bell ringing repeatedly, often in a rhythmic or alternating pattern. It can also be used informally to describe a heated argument or exchange (e.g., 'a dingdong battle').

• 🇪🇸Onomatopeya adverbial que describe el sonido repetido de una campana, a menudo en un orden rítmico o alternado. También puede usarse informalmente para referirse a una discusión acalorada o una riña (por ejemplo, 'batalla de dindón').

1. Heartily or earnestly B2 informal

   With great energy, enthusiasm, or determination.

   • They went at it dingdong, arguing for hours.
   • The children played dingdong in the yard all afternoon.
   • He worked dingdong to finish the project on time.

   🇪🇸Con empeño y entusiasmo

   Sinónimos: determinedlyearnestlyenergeticallyheartilyvigorously

An obsolete verb meaning to make a ringing sound like a bell, or to repeat insistently; also used as a slang term for a foolish person.

• 🇪🇸Verbo anticuado que significa emitir un sonido metálico como de campanilla, o repetir algo insistentemente; también se usa como término coloquial para referirse a una persona tonta.

1. To ring or sound like a bell B1 informal

   To produce a sound like a bell, typically alternating high and low tones.

   • The doorbell dingdonged as the guests arrived.
   • The old clock dingdonged every hour.
   • I heard the bell dingdonging in the distance.

   🇪🇸Repicar como una campana

   Sinónimos: chimeclangpealringsoundtinkletoll