English Explanatory Dictionary

pinger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device that emits a short, high-pitched sound burst, such as in sonar or other echo location systems.
  2. A device that periodically emits a signal that can be monitored to permit movement tracking.
  3. A computer program that sends a ping message over a network.
  4. A user of a ping program; one who pings.
  5. An illicit drug, especially ecstasy, taken for recreational purposes.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪŋ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɪŋ.ɚ/ En-au-pinger.ogg

Word forms

pinger pingers

Etymology

From ping + -er.

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