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zing Definition

zing (ziŋ)

noun

  1. a shrill, high-pitched sound, as of something moving at high speed
  2. a lively, zestful quality; zest, vigor, animation, force, vitality, etc.

Etymology: echoic

intransitive verb

Slang to make a shrill, high-pitched sound

transitive verb

  1. to strike or affect forcibly
  2. to criticize sharply

zing Related Forms
zingy adjective zingi·er, zingi·est
zing Usage Examples

Object

  • color: Zita's " passion for painting " was reflected in the zinging colors of a series of beautifully crafted flower studies.

Converse of object

  • add: Try adding lemon juice to add an extra zing to salads.
  • put: Getting a cup of ginger and lemon tea to put some zing into my morning I get started.
  • have: Literary Awards " has a certain zing to it.
  • give: It can also be used to give a little zing to your everyday cooking.
  • make: Rich Mix's stylish food made the party zing " Routledge Publishers.
  • provide: Venus brings the love interest and Uranus provides a zing that's both fascinating and unpredictable.

Adjective modifier

  • little: Verdict: 7/10 - Light - with a little zing!
  • more: For the RFH season they have taken on some Central School of Ballet students to give the ensemble numbers more zing.
  • real: To give this risotto a real zing, try adding 50g grated fresh ginger when frying the onion.
  • fresh: Could any other drink beat the fresh zing of a quality Sauvignon?
  • nice: He's much better at comedy, and the humorous banter between him and his costars has a nice zing to it.
  • certain: Literary Awards " has a certain zing to it.

Modifying Another Word

  • really: This one really zings, as the claimed 0-62mph acceleration figure of 4.8 seconds shows.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • along: Cologne Life zings along in this cheerful city on the Rhine, which has its own language, brewing traditions and cultural life.

Preposition: with

  • energy: Their production of ' A Midsummer Night's Dream ' truly zings with energy, panache and fresh acting talent.

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