ding up
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Meaning · English
To dent, bend, or injure.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A horse threw me last night and I dinged up my goddamn ribs
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ding up” mean?
To dent, bend, or injure.
Is “ding up” formal or informal?
ding up is generally slang.