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Boing

Definition

Boing is an onomatopoeic word that represents a sound or action associated with a bouncing, springy, or elastic motion.

Common usage (as a noun):

1. The boing of the spring made the children giggle in delight.

2. The trampoline gave a satisfying boing as the child leaped high into the air.

Common usage (as a verb):

1. The basketball boinged off the rim and bounced back into the player's hands.

2. The springs in the mattress boing loudly when someone jumps on the bed.

Local usage:

In certain regions, "boing" can also refer to a specific type of bouncing toy made of flexible material, typically shaped as an animal, that can be compressed and then propels itself upwards when released. These boings are popular among children in the area.

Example sentence (local usage):

Jimmy loved playing with his new boing shaped like a kangaroo. He would press it down and watch it boing up into the air, bringing him immense joy.

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