English noun: dinge | |||
1. | dinge (state) discoloration due to dirtiness | ||
Synonyms | dinginess | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dirtiness, uncleanness | ||
English verb: dinge | |||
1. | dinge (change) make a dent or impression in | ||
Samples | Dinge a soft hat. | ||
Synonyms | batter | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | change form, change shape, deform | ||
2. | dinge (change) make dingy | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||