zing
IPA: zˈɪŋ
noun
- A short high-pitched humming sound, such as that made by a bullet or vibrating string.
- (slang) A witty insult or derogatory remark.
- (uncountable) Zest or vitality.
- (uncountable, slang) Pleasant or exciting flavour of food.
verb
- (intransitive) To move very quickly, especially while making a high-pitched hum.
- (transitive, slang) To address a witty insult or comeback to.
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Examples of "zing" in Sentences
- Saron -- I think "zing" is a good way of putting it.
- This isn't Wonkette, don't use "zing" in your headlines.
- I thought they all had a special 'zing' that made them great.
- I used to think it was all just boring, but it [zing] is everywhere.
- The widgetlike device can be downloaded and lets people send, or "zing," messages.
- "It was one of the first times this year that this group had what I call the zing factor,"
- Justified has a lot going for it, namely the zing of Elmore Leonard's original creation and the sturdy presence of Timothy Olyphant.
- But the underlying zing from the mumbling, GOP-backing sergeant is that aforementioned fear-and jealousy based dissing that Tiger Woods is the constant recipient of.
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