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A euphemism for getting called out or rejected for something asinine - usually a rule with no real consequences, other than having to re-do or correct something. Usually used in work contexts with vague 'office space' terminology.

The phrase's roots stem from minor car scratches or 'dings'. Minor annoyances that do not affect the performance of the car whatsoever.
"We got dinged for not testing this obvious workflow."

"They're going to ding us if we don't submit an approval form first."

"I was dinged when we played Jeopardy for not phrasing the answer in the form of a question."
ding by JRR Volkswagen August 19, 2009
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used in the northeast to describe someone as stupid.
your a proppa ding!
ding by youthioo October 28, 2012
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A: Your credit card is not working
B: Ding!
ding by hkpp September 25, 2009
Adjective used when one is dying so hard that they can't even pronounce the "y"
I got so fuckin hammered last night and then banged for like 5 hours. I'm so hungover. Can't even move. I'm fuckin ding!
Ding by Downbitches December 31, 2013
A commonly used exclamation in MMORPGs to declare that you've gained a level. Started in EverQuest because whenever you gained a level, it made a loud "ding" noise.
<1337d00d> ding!
<Harrybalz> gratz
<swolb ynos> gratz
ding by Seer-of-Shadows September 1, 2004
A colloquial term referring to the alcoholic beverage Strongbow, typically used by Belfast residents aspiring to become severely intoxicated on any given night out.
Ding by Steve85 March 5, 2011
Boyfriend: hey babe... I went ding...
Ding by ObnoxiousRinger March 24, 2017