Pronunciation: /zɪŋ/
noun a quality or characteristic that excites or stimulates the senses
A1 The clown's red nose made a funny zing sound.
A2 I added some lemon zest to the dish to give it a zing of flavor.
B1 The comedian's jokes had a sharp zing that kept the audience laughing.
B2 The salsa had a zingy kick to it, thanks to the fresh jalapenos.
C1 The singer's voice had a zing that captivated the entire audience.
C2 The author's writing had a zing of wit and humor that made the book a bestseller.
verb to move swiftly or sharply
A1 The chef added a pinch of salt to zing up the flavor of the soup.
A2 She zinged a witty remark at her friend during the conversation.
B1 The comedian's jokes always zing with clever wordplay.
B2 The salsa music zinged through the speakers, energizing the crowd.
C1 Her performance on stage was so powerful, it zinged with emotion.
C2 The debate zinged with intellectual arguments and sharp rebuttals.
interjection used to represent a sharp, high-pitched sound or feeling
A1 Zing! That was a spicy meatball.
A2 Zing! I just aced my math test.
B1 Zing! The new recipe I tried turned out amazing.
B2 Zing! The guitarist's solo in the concert was electrifying.
C1 Zing! The comedian's punchline had the whole audience roaring with laughter.
C2 Zing! The dancer's performance was so captivating, it left everyone in awe.
formal The speaker's witty remarks added a touch of zing to the conference.
informal I love adding a little zing to my pasta with some chili flakes.
slang Her outfit had so much zing, she definitely stood out in the crowd.
figurative The unexpected plot twist in the movie really gave it some zing.
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