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Definition of “bingle”

bingle (ˈbɪŋɡəl Pronunciation for bingle

Definitions

noun

  1. (Australian, old-fashioned, informal) a minor crash or upset, as in a car or on a surfboard

Word Origin

C20: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences Including 'bingle'

Murphy, who had struggled all weekend with team-mate Kelly, was philosophical after the first-corner bingle.
The Australian (2004)
Sam decided they were the reason for our start line ` bingle ' with Nokia - so he made us eat all the bananas.
Rob Mundle FATAL STORM (2001)
The average carpark bingle costs about $1300 and most are low-speed crashes occurring at less than 30km/ h with minimal personal injury.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)

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