dinge

nouns

discoloration due to dirtiness
dinge, dinginess
is derived from
dingy
is derived from
dingy

verbs

make a dent or impression in
"dinge a soft hat"
batter, dinge
make dingy
dinge
is a type of (narrower)
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
"The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
alter, change, modify