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.