ping meaning and definition

PING noun

Definition of Ping (noun)

1. a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya
   • synonyms: Ping River
2. a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)

PING verb

Definition of ping (verb)

1. hit with a pinging noise
   • "The bugs pinged the lamp shade"
2. sound like a car engine that is firing too early
   • "the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline"; "The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded"
   • synonyms: knock, pink
3. make a short high-pitched sound
   • "the bullet pinged when they struck the car"
4. contact, usually in order to remind of something
   • "I'll ping my accountant--April 15 is nearing"
5. send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
   • "ping your machine in the office"