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Ding-dong

[ding-dong]
Pan-Diaspora· Anglo-Indian colloquial idiom for lively gatherings
Also spelled: dingdong

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A proper, lively house party or dance night with live acoustic guitars, singing of old Jim Reeves and Cliff Richard classics, and delicious food that lasts until the wee hours.

“We had a real ding-dong for Uncle Trevor’s 60th birthday—the singing didn’t stop until four in the morning!”

Pepperwater
Contributed by Pepperwater
Sep 20, 2026

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