pinged

verb

1. 1

   To make a high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.

   “My car was pinging until my last oil change.”

2. 2

   (submarine navigation) To emit a signal and then listen for its echo in order to detect objects.

3. 3

   To send a packet in order to determine whether a host is present, particularly by use of the ping utility.

   “I'm pinging their server.”

4. 4

   (by extension) To send an email or other message to someone in hopes of eliciting a response.

   “I'll ping the insurance company again to see if they've received our claim.”

5. 5

   To flick.

   “I pinged the crumb off the table with my finger.”

6. 6

   To bounce.

   “The ball pinged off the wall and came hurtling back.”

7. 7

   To cause something to bounce.

8. 8

   To call out audibly.

9. 9

   To penalize.

   “Gary Ablett was pinged for holding the ball and gave away a free kick.”