ding dong ditch

A form of ding-dong ditch — A children's prank in which a doorbell of a home is rung, and then the pranksters run or cycle away before the occupants of the home open the door.

Meanings

ding dong ditch1

nounding dong ditch (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of ding-dong ditch.

Ding Dong Ditch2

nounDing Dong Ditch (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of ding-dong ditch.
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