Bingle

/ˈbɪŋɡəl/ noun

Australian and New Zealand slang for a car crash or minor traffic accident.

Australian/New Zealand English, possibly from 'bang' or 'bung' with altered pronunciation. Emerged as colloquial automotive terminology in the mid-20th century.

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