zing
zɪŋ
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Definition of zing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
vitalityUSliveliness or energetic qualityUS
  • His performance added zing to the show.
energy pep vitality
2.
soundshort high-pitched buzzing sound like a bullet
  • The zing of the arrow was unmistakable.
buzz whizz
3.
humorUSwitty insult or sharp remarkUS
  • Her zing left everyone speechless.
quip repartee retort
4.
foodRareexciting or pleasant flavor in foodRare
  • The dish had a zing that was delightful.
pizzazz spice tang

Verb

1.
energytr.add vitality or enthusiasm to somethingtr.
  • She zinged up her presentation with colorful visuals..
animate energize invigorate
2.
movementintr.move swiftly with a high-pitched humming soundintr.
  • The arrow zinged past, narrowly missing the target..
buzz whiz zoom
3.
humortr.Raredeliver a witty insult or comebacktr.Rare
  • She zinged him with a clever retort.
quip repartee retort
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Origin of zing

Onomatopoeia, zing (sound of something swift)

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zing or excitement in an event

Examples of zing in a sentence

  • Her speech had a zing that captivated the audience.
  • The zing of the mosquito was annoying during the night.
  • I heard the zing as the dart hit the target.
  • His zing caught everyone off guard.
  • The comedian's zing was the highlight of the show.
  • The sauce added a zing to the meal.

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  1. French:entrain, dynamiser, ...
  2. German:Schwung, aufpeppen, ...
  3. Italian:brio, animare, ...
  4. Spanish:chispa, dar vida, ...
  5. Portuguese:energia, dar vida, ...
  6. Chinese:活力, 增添活力, ...
  7. Japanese:活気, 活気づける, ...
  8. Arabic:حَيَوِيَّة, أَضْفى حَيَوِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַיּוּת, לְהַכְנִיס חַיִּים, ...
  10. Russian:задор, оживить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жвавість, оживити, ...
  12. Hindi:जोश, जोश भरना, ...

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