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Zing

/zɪŋ/

A short high-pitched humming sound, such as that made by a bullet or vibrating string.

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noun
  1. 1

    A short high-pitched humming sound, such as that made by a bullet or vibrating string.

  2. 2

    A witty insult or derogatory remark.

  3. 3

    Zest or vitality.

  4. 4

    Pleasant or exciting flavour of food.

verb
  1. 1

    To move very quickly, especially while making a high-pitched hum.

interjection
  1. 1

    A high pitched humming sound.

  2. 2

    Used to acknowledge a witty comeback, a zinger.

🔄 Synonyms of "Zing"

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WordDefinition
dynamismnounGreat energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality; oomph or pizzazz
oomphnoun(informal, uncountable) Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.
pizzazznounFlair, vitality, or zest; energy; vigor.
pizzaznounthe activeness of an energetic personality

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WordDefinition
pizzazznounFlair, vitality, or zest; energy; vigor.
dynamismnounGreat energy, drive, force, or power; vigour of body, mind or personality; oomph or pizzazz
oomphnoun(informal, uncountable) Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.
pizzaznounthe activeness of an energetic personality
pepnoun(informal) Energy, high spirits.
zhengnounSynonym of guzheng.
zengnounA surname.
zizznoun(informal) A nap or sleep.
whiznoun(informal) Someone who is remarkably skilled at something.
zoomnounA humming noise from something moving very fast.
buzzingverbThe sound produced by something that buzzes.
whirrnounA sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
pingnoun(networking) A packet which a remote host is expected to echo, thus indicating its presence.
tingnounA high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck.
hummingnounThe sound of something that hums; a hum.
buzznounA continuous humming noise, as of bees; a confused murmur, as of general conversation in low tones.
whizzingverbThe sound or action of something that whizzes.
whingnounThe high-pitched ringing sound of an object as it whizzes past.
chingnoun(uncountable, slang) Money (from the sound of a cash register ringing up an amount).
swishnounA short rustling, hissing or whistling sound, often made by friction.

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