noun
Street Slang
Ting
/tɪŋ/ · noun · slang
A thing, situation, or an attractive woman.
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Definitions
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A thing, situation or matter (Patois pronunciation of 'thing').
“What's the ting with the party, is it still on?”
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2
An object or item, often vague or unspecified.
“Pass me that ting on the side.”
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3
An attractive woman or romantic interest.
“He's been chatting to a peng ting from work.”
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Ting In A Sentence
The whole ting got cancelled, big shame.
She's a proper ting, you can see why he likes her.
What's this little ting do?
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois pronunciation of 'thing', absorbed into London slang. The 'attractive woman' sense developed within MLE and grime culture.
People Also Ask
What does ting mean in slang?
It means a thing or situation, and it can also mean an attractive woman.
What is a 'peng ting'?
A 'peng ting' is an attractive person, combining 'peng' (good-looking) with 'ting' (person/thing).
Where does ting come from?
It's the Jamaican Patois pronunciation of 'thing', which entered London slang and grew new meanings.
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