Definition of "ding-a-ling" [ding•-a-ling]

• Slang A scatterbrained or eccentric person. (noun)

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• "Unregulated activity (like the ding-a-ling ice cream), not a land use, therefore not regulated by the Zoning Ordinance."
• "But apparently, everytime Johnny finds a website with a gay theme, his little bell rings, his ding-a-ling ding-a-lings, his own little soldier stands at attention (not long, mind you)."
• "It's not often I follow the lead of a hate-spouting, flame-snorting rightwing ding-a-ling, but today will be an exception."