DING-A-LING Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

ding-a-ling

noun

ˈdiŋ-ə-ˌliŋ

Definition of ding-a-ling

as in fool

a person who lacks good sense or judgment some ding-a-ling set off the fire alarm by burning paper in a wastebasket

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Recent Examples of ding-a-ling Why portray Dorothy as a doe-eyed ding-a-ling; as not just naive but dumb? — Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Many of the most viral videos that are part of the trend also play with social power dynamics by having the creator make a fool of someone who may be older, male or even their boss — further evidence of how social media use is changing online.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Sho Fujita, Burroughs, running back, senior Don’t let the 5-foot-6 size fool you.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of fool

Noun

Republicans see an opportunity here, portraying progressive and socialist Democrats as lunatics and communists.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
While sane Americans were celebrating the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, the lunatics in Portland, Oregon were cheering along as two men made out on a baseball field during a 'Heated Rivalry' theme night.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of lunatic

Noun

Crown Royal whisky, goose down jackets, ice-hockey equipment and a long list of other Canadian goods could become much more expensive for American consumers.

— Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2026
Taylor Sheridan is Paramount's golden goose right now, creating the ultra-popular Yellowstone franchise along with a passel of other shows.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026

Definition of goose

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Unbeknownst to the visitors, there’s an unhappy fifth party already in the house… and more than one homicidal maniac even within that small populace.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 July 2026
The odd thing about this choice is that, although the DSA’s platform is indeed chock-full of maniacal proposals, on this particular idea, the maniacs have a point.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

Definition of maniac

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If, however, Madrid find themselves in end-to-end ding-dongs next season — the kind that Guardiola spent his career, and particularly his final season at City, trying to avoid — then Bernardo may not be the man for the occasion.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Hopefully, now this kid can stop being a moody ass little ding-dong about it.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 8 May 2026

Definition of ding-dong

Noun

Beans and lentils, berries and other fruits, vegetables, nuts, and even oatmeal all provide fiber with a much broader package of nutrients.

— Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
The high-protein snack in their kitchen is usually just an egg, a stick of cheese or a handful of nuts.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

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