boing

Definition

A representation of the sound of something bouncing.

Etymology

Onomatopoeic. The “large breasts” sense is reborrowed from Japanese ボイン, in turn from English boing.

Example Sentences

• ""Phut." Something whipped into the ground beside him and there was a pinpoint flash from the cabin. "B-o-i-n-g-g-g." There was another flash and the bullet hit the rail and whined off into the night."

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