Pinged

verb

1. To make a high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.

   "My car was pinging until my last oil change."

2. (submarine navigation) To emit a signal and then listen for its echo in order to detect objects.
3. To send a packet in order to determine whether a host is present, particularly by use of the ping utility.

   "I'm pinging their server."

4. (by extension) To send an email or other message to someone in hopes of eliciting a response.

   "I'll ping the insurance company again to see if they've received our claim."

5. To flick.

   "I pinged the crumb off the table with my finger."