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ding-dong

[ding-dawng, -dong] / ˈdɪŋˌdɔŋ, -ˌdɒŋ /
NOUN
fool
Synonyms
STRONG
ass blockhead dolt dummy dunce half-wit idiot ignoramus imbecile jackass lunkhead moron nincompoop ninny nitwit numskull oaf simpleton
WEAK
meathead
Antonyms
STRONG
brain genius

Example Sentences

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It went to eight deuces before a netted backhand allowed Siniakova to level the set at 3-3 before another ding-dong battle in the next game.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Hostess is ding-dong ditching one of its fan-favorite sweet treats.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025

Two of the best teams in the NFL just happen to be division rivals who served up a beauty with Detroit kicker Jake Bates settling a ding-dong battle 31-29 with his last-minute field goal.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024

He earns many ding-dong points from the Surge for his invocation of Mr. Law.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2022

“I know who the ding-dong Buddy is,” Tiller said.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.