First Known Use: before 12th century
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1din
noun \ˈdin\
: a loud, confusing mixture of noises that lasts for a long time
Full Definition of DIN
1
: a loud continued noise; especially : a welter of discordant sounds
2
: a situation or condition resembling a din
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Origin of DIN
Middle English, from Old English dyne; akin to Old Norse dynr din, Sanskrit dhvanati it roars
Related to DIN
2din
verb
dinneddin·ning
Definition of DIN
intransitive verb
: to make a loud noise
transitive verb
1
: to assail with loud continued noise
2
: to impress by insistent repetition —often used with into <lessons dinned into us as children>
First Known Use of DIN
before 12th century
3din
abbreviation
Definition of DIN
dinar
DIN
abbreviation
Definition of DIN
German Industrial Standards
Origin of DIN
German Deutsche Industrie-Normen
DINNED Defined for Kids
din
noun \ˈdin\
Definition of DIN for Kids
: loud confused noise <…my voice echoed through the quiet bus over the din of voices in my head. — Ingrid Law, Savvy>
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