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zing

[zing]

noun

  1. vitality, animation, or zest.

  2. a quality or characteristic that excites the interest, enthusiasm, etc..

    a tourist town with lots of zing.

  3. a sharp singing or whining noise, as of a bullet passing through the air.



verb (used without object)

  1. to move or proceed with a sharp singing or whining noise.

    The cars zinged down the highway.

  2. to move or proceed with speed or vitality; zip.

verb (used with object)

  1. to cause to move with or as with a sharp, singing or whining noise.

    The pitcher zinged a slider right over the plate.

  2. Slang.to blame or criticize severely.

    City Hall always gets zinged when crime increases.

zing

/ ɪŋ /

noun

  1. a short high-pitched buzzing sound, as of a bullet or vibrating string

  2. vitality; zest

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (intr) to make or move with or as if with a high-pitched buzzing sound

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of zing1

First recorded in 1910–15; imitative
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of zing1

C20: of imitative origin
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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.

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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.

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But it’s the gleam in his eyes, the gusto in his delivery, that makes every line zing.

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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.

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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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