zing
zing
Definition
zing (ziŋ)
noun
- a shrill, high-pitched sound, as of something moving at high speed
- a lively, zestful quality; zest, vigor, animation, force, vitality, etc.
Etymology: echoic
intransitive verb
Slang to make a shrill, high-pitched sound
transitive verb
- to strike or affect forcibly
- to criticize sharply
zing′y adjective zing′i·er, zing′i·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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