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)
4.
to move or proceed with a sharp singing or whining noise: The cars zinged down the highway.
5.
to move or proceed with speed or vitality; zip.
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verb (used with object)
6.
to cause to move with or as with a sharp, singing or whining noise: The pitcher zinged a slider right over the plate.
7.
Slang. to blame or criticize severely: City Hall always gets zinged when crime increases.
Origin:
1910–15; imitative
1910–15; imitative
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zing (zɪŋ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a short high-pitched buzzing sound, as of a bullet or vibrating string |
| 2. | vitality; zest |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (intr) to make or move with or as if with a high-pitched buzzing sound |
| [C20: of imitative origin] | |
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Word Origin & History
zing
1911, "high pitched sound," 1918, of echoic origin. Slang meaning "energy, zest" is attested from 1918. Zinger "cruel quip" first attested 1970.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Slang Dictionary
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
While the tokens lack the zing of actual figures, they provide a critical resource for gamers who might not have a lot of figures.
To give the contests extra zing, the winners will take the lot.
The things that give it zing may also ward off disease.
The zing of fresh lemon enhances both the peas' sweetness and the natural flavor of the spinach.
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