dinge
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Meaning · English
A black person.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
‘A dinge,’ he said. ‘I just thrown him out. You seen me throw him out?’
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 “dinge” mean?
A black person.
Is “dinge” formal or informal?
dinge is generally dated, slang.