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Definition ping in British English

ping verb

verb
/pɪŋ/
1

to make a short high sound like the sound of a small bell

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2

to move quickly and suddenly with a short high sound

Example

He stretched, and one of his shirt buttons pinged across the room.

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3

to send a message from one computer to another to test whether or not you can reach it or whether or not it is working

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4

to contact someone by phone or email

Example

Ping me - we'll do lunch.

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Definition ping in British English