What does PINGS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Pings is a verb and a noun.

Definitions:

As a verb, pings means to send a quick message or notification to someone or something. As a noun, it refers to the sound of a small, high-pitched object bouncing or hitting a surface.

Pronunciations:

US: /pɪŋz/

UK: /pɪŋz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "ping" originated in the 19th century as an imitation of the sound of a small object bouncing off a surface. Its usage as a verb to refer to sending a quick message or notification became popular in the early 2000s with the rise of instant messaging and social media.

Synonyms:

As a verb, synonyms for pings include alerts, notifies, and messages. As a noun, synonyms include beeps, chirps, and dings.

Related Words:

Other 5 letter words related to pings include rings, sings, wings, and kings.

Example Sentences:

• He pings his colleague every morning to check on the progress of the project.
• The sound of the pings from the pinball machine filled the arcade.
• She received a ping on her phone indicating a new message had arrived.