Ding-a-ling — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈdiŋ-ə-ˌliŋ/

Meaning & Definition of Ding-a-ling

Ding-a-ling (noun)

  1. nitwit, kook

Ding-a-ling (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who lacks good sense or judgment

    "some ding-a-ling set off the fire alarm by burning paper in a wastebasket"

    similar: berk (British), booby, charlie (British), cuckoo, ding-dong, dingbat, dipstick, doofus (slang), featherhead, fool, git (British), goose, half-wit, jackass, lunatic (informal), maniac (informal), mooncalf, nincompoop, ninny, ninnyhammer, nit (chiefly British), nitwit, nut, nutcase, simp, simpleton, turkey, yo-yo
    related: daredevil, madman, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, dodo, dolt, donkey, dope, dork (slang), dumbbell, dummy, dunce, fathead, gander, goon, idiot, ignoramus, imbecile, know-nothing, knucklehead, moron, numskull, pinhead, schlub (slang), schlump (slang), schnook (slang), stock, featherbrain, scatterbrain, butt, dupe, laughingstock, mockery, monkey, chump, loser, schlemiel, character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, kook, oddball, screwball, weirdo
    near: sage, thinker, brain, genius

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ding-a-ling

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ding-a-ling:

British: berk, charlie, git
Informal: lunatic, maniac
Slang: doofus
Chiefly British: nit
booby, cuckoo, ding-dong, dingbat, dipstick, featherhead, fool, goose, half-wit, jackass, mooncalf, nincompoop, ninny, ninnyhammer, nitwit, nut, nutcase, simp, simpleton, turkey, yo-yo

Related Words for Ding-a-ling

daredevil, madman, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, dodo, dolt, donkey, dope, dork, dumbbell, dummy, dunce, fathead, gander, goon, idiot, ignoramus, imbecile, know-nothing, knucklehead, moron, numskull, pinhead, schlub, schlump, schnook, stock, featherbrain, scatterbrain

Near Antonyms of Ding-a-ling

sage, thinker, brain, genius

Origin & Etymology of Ding-a-ling

reduplication of ding:1

First known use: circa 1935

Frequently Asked Questions about Ding-a-ling

What does "Ding-a-ling" mean?

"Ding-a-ling" means nitwit, kook. As a noun, it is defined as: nitwit, kook.

What is another word for "Ding-a-ling"?

Other words for "Ding-a-ling" include berk, booby, charlie, cuckoo, ding-dong, dingbat, dipstick and doofus. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ding-a-ling" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ding-a-ling"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ding-a-ling". Common alternatives include berk, booby, charlie, cuckoo, ding-dong, dingbat, dipstick, doofus, featherhead and fool.

How do you use "Ding-a-ling" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ding-a-ling" in a sentence: "some ding-a-ling set off the fire alarm by burning paper in a wastebasket".

Is "Ding-a-ling" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ding-a-ling" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Ding-a-ling"?

"Ding-a-ling" is pronounced /ˈdiŋ-ə-ˌliŋ/.

What is the origin of the word "Ding-a-ling"?

"Ding-a-ling" comes from reduplication of ding:1. First known use: circa 1935.

What is another word for "Ding-a-ling" meaning "a person who lacks good sense or judgment"?

When "Ding-a-ling" (noun) means a person who lacks good sense or judgment, synonyms include berk, booby, charlie, cuckoo, ding-dong and dingbat.