Ping

usgb/pɪŋ/
verb

To make a quick, sharp sound.

The microwave pinged to indicate that the food was ready
Visual representation of "ping" - To make a quick, sharp sound

Often appears as...

  • pinged the microwave
  • ping of a bell
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Visual representation of "ping"
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Alerting Sound

Indicates an action is complete or alerts the user.

Illustration for Alerting Sound
My phone pinged when the download finished.
Visual representation of the word "Ping"

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