ding-dong

noun

1. the sound of a bell.
2. any similar sound of repeated strokes.
3. Slang. ding-a-ling.

adjective

4. characterized by or resembling the sound of a bell.
5. marked by rapid alternation of retaliatory action: a ding-dong struggle.

noun

1. the sound of a bell or bells, esp two bells tuned a fourth or fifth apart
2. an imitation or representation of the sound of a bell
3. 1. a violent exchange of blows or words
   2. (as modifier)a ding-dong battle in the board room

adjective

4. sounding or ringing repeatedly