: something resembling a game of table tennis
especially
: a series of usually verbal exchanges between two parties
a ping-pong of absurdist dialogue —
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
The 2,870-square-foot Sid Mashburn men’s store has a more masculine feel, with whale-gray custom millwork, a ping-pong table, vinyl records and a turntable.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
Owner Nick Backlund — the main operator of the bar — has removed about 25% of the tables, making room for giant Jenga, outdoor ping-pong, cornhole and two bocce courts.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 21 Mar. 2023
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Verb
The original screenplay written by Safdie and Ronald Bronstein is based loosely on Marty Reisman’s life, set in the world of 1950s ping-pong culture.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
The 2,870-square-foot Sid Mashburn men’s store has a more masculine feel, with whale-gray custom millwork, a ping-pong table, vinyl records and a turntable.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
Arrive early to eat a build-your-own pizza (choose from three base sauces and almost 40 toppings) and try your hand at a round of ping-pong (paddles are provided, and balls are 25 cents from a gumball machine).
—Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023
Owner Nick Backlund — the main operator of the bar — has removed about 25% of the tables, making room for giant Jenga, outdoor ping-pong, cornhole and two bocce courts.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 21 Mar. 2023
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“Ping-pong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ping-pong. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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