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.