Meaning
A high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
Partly onomatopoeic, and partly continuing Middle English pingen (“to push, shove, pierce, stab, prod, goad, urge, feel remorse, incite”), from Old English pyngan (“to prick”), in turn likely from pungere. Compare English pang.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 18 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-04GHINOPW
- 2026-08-07GDEINPX
- 2026-02-17PGWONIL
- 2025-12-24PAWRNIG
- 2025-10-14PGILNTY
- 2025-07-20PGOLINT
- 2025-05-24NXEUIGP
- 2025-04-21PARNHGI
- 2025-03-13PCUNOIG
- 2024-11-24PADGINT
- 2024-08-01PFNLIGO
- 2024-06-05PBKGEIN
+6 earlier appearances in the archive.