1. plural of dinghy; small boats, typically carried aboard a larger vessel or used for recreation
Usage: nautical; common in maritime contexts
2. plural of dingy (informal, chiefly British); small, dirty, or shabby things or places
Usage: informal; British English; less common usage

Examples

• The yacht carried two dingies for shore excursions.
• The sailors lowered the dingies into the water to reach the island.
• Several dingies were tied up at the dock.
• The rescue team used inflatable dingies to reach the stranded swimmers.
• We rented dingies to explore the coastal coves.