ing-bing
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Meaning · English
A fit or tantrum.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
'What gets into you, Ned?' he complained. 'You go along fine for just so long and then for no reason at all you throw an ing-bing. I'll be a dirty so-and-so if I can make you 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 “ing-bing” mean?
A fit or tantrum.
Is “ing-bing” formal or informal?
ing-bing is generally dated, slang.