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zing
[ zing ]
noun
- vitality, animation, or zest.
- a quality or characteristic that excites the interest, enthusiasm, etc.:
a tourist town with lots of zing.
- a sharp singing or whining noise, as of a bullet passing through the air.
verb (used without object)
- to move or proceed with a sharp singing or whining noise:
The cars zinged down the highway.
- to move or proceed with speed or vitality; zip.
verb (used with object)
- to cause to move with or as with a sharp, singing or whining noise:
The pitcher zinged a slider right over the plate.
- Slang. to blame or criticize severely:
City Hall always gets zinged when crime increases.
zing
/ ³úɪŋ /
noun
- 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
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of zing1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of zing1
Example Sentences
But it’s the gleam in his eyes, the gusto in his delivery, that makes every line zing.
The transfer from Appalachian State was taking the first repetitions during the roughly 12 minutes of practice drills reporters were allowed to watch Tuesday, firing passes with considerable zing.
As part of that transformation, Bieniemy unfurled zing to go with the bling, mixing in a few choice words as part of his message.
I wished for a bit more pep and bite in her phrasing to match the staging’s zing.
Sometimes I stir in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if I feel there is enough vinegar, but would like more zing.
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