Word Frequency
zing (zɪŋ
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Definitions
noun
(informal)- a short high-pitched buzzing sound, as of a bullet or vibrating string
- vitality; zest
- (US, informal) a witty remark
verb
- intr to make or move with or as if with a high-pitched buzzing sound
- tr (US, informal) to make a witty remark at the expense of (someone)
Word Origin
C20: of imitative originExample Sentences Including 'zing'
1. The Girl Who Dumped You The urge to zing the dame who stole your heart and half your CDs is natural and necessary.Maxim (2005)
But as yet there is no zing in its message - no "Think different ", no" Just do it!New Zealand Herald (2003)
Get your assistant promoted or moved, then stay out of her way and work at putting some sexual zing into your marriage.Sun, News of the World (2005)
Here, the lentils still hold their shape and all the flavours sing, particularly a zing of fresh ginger.The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2005)
It hasn't of course got the zing of your rude note, but then Mervin doesn't work on the top floor.SOMEBODY (2002)
Jimmy said: "We hid under tables and I could hear the zing, zing of bullets going over.Sun, News of the World (2001)
When he gets it right his colours zing and his paintings seem almost to envelop the viewer.Acrylics Masterclass
You think and plan and discuss and collaborate and wander in the grounds until - zing - you have the killer idea.POPCO (2004)
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'zing' (sense 5) definition based on an original suggestion by Fredstar007 made on 2012-07-31.
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