noun
zing
zihng
noun
1
Lively energy, enthusiasm, or excitement.
"The new singer gave the band some much-needed zing."
"A dash of chili adds zing to the sauce."
verb
1
To move quickly, often with a sharp, high-pitched sound.
"The arrow zinged past his ear."
How to Use Zing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtra energy, flavour, or excitement that makes something more lively.
Common pairings
give it some zing
zing to the flavour
Word Forms
zinged past tense, zings plural, zings singular
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Etymology
An imitative word coined to mimic the brief, sharp sound of something moving fast.