ping Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya
   Ping River.
   
2. noun a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
   
3. verb hit with a pinging noise
   
   • The bugs pinged the lamp shade
4. verb sound like a car engine that is firing too early
   pink; knock.
   
   • the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline
   • The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded
5. verb make a short high-pitched sound
   
   • the bullet pinged when they struck the car
6. verb contact, usually in order to remind of something
   
   • I'll ping my accountant--April 15 is nearing
7. verb send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
   
   • ping your machine in the office

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