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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
/ ɪŋ /
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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of zing1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of zing1
Example Sentences
For example, Cherry Belle radish greens have a mild, peppery zing to them, similar to arugula, while Daikon greens are slightly more bitter, especially in mature plants.
It was, to say the least, stunning: the dish was shaped in a geometric pattern, with pristinely poached chicken, masterfully handled vegetables and a milky, creamy sauce with that familiar zing of ginger.
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.
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