English Dictionary
Definition of “zing”
zing (zɪŋ
)
Definitions
noun
informal - a short high-pitched buzzing sound, as of a bullet or vibrating string
- vitality; zest
verb
- (intr) to make or move with or as if with a high-pitched buzzing sound
Word Origin
C20: of imitative origin
Synonyms
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vitality,
go,
life,
energy,
spirit,
dash,
pep,
zip,
animation,
vigour,
zest,
welly,
oomph,
brio,
liveliness,
pizzazz or pizazz
Usage examples
You think and plan and discuss and collaborate and wander in the grounds until - zing - you have the killer idea.
Scarlett Thomas, POPCO (2004)Robin, 27 Rip Tide `Whenever I wear one of his old tees, I get a zing thinking of him ripping it off me.
Maxim (2004)We may be moving to a slightly simpler approach to our garden, a little more Zen and a little less zing in the way we plant.
Globe and Mail (2003)In Norfolk, the thought of making the Premiership gets an added zing from the likelihood of Ipswich's fall.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)When he gets it right his colours zing and his paintings seem almost to envelop the viewer.
Bulgin, Sally, Acrylics Masterclass (1994)
