Zing

Definitions

1. A short high-pitched humming sound, such as that made by a bullet or vibrating string.
   countable, uncountable
2. A witty insult or derogatory remark.
   countable, slang, uncountable
3. Zest or vitality.
   uncountable
4. Pleasant or exciting flavour of food.
   slang, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“I heard a zing close⟳ to my head and looked up again. Five or six men were lined up on the deck above me with rifles shooting at the shark.”

“To accompany⟳ a meal, the fresh Italian lager Poretti is perfect; Erdinger Weisbier, a wheat beer from Germany, is full of zing;”

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