- informal vibrant; energetic; lively
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zing•y
(zing′ē),USA pronunciation adj. zing•i•er, zing•i•est.
- full of zing;
lively;
zesty;
exciting:a zingy new musical comedy.
- zing + -y1 1940–45
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zingy /ˈzɪŋɪ/ adj ( -gier, -giest)
zing /zɪŋ/USA pronunciation
n.
v.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- [countable] a sharp, whining noise, as of a bullet passing through the air.
- liveliness, vitality, or zest:[uncountable]Try to put some zing into your performance.
v.
- to (cause to) move or proceed with a sharp singing or whining noise: [no object]Bullets went zinging through the air.[~ + object]zinged an arrow at the target.
- Slang Terms[~ + object] to criticize in a clever or pointed manner.
zing
(zing),USA pronunciation n.
v.i.
v.t.
- vitality, animation, or zest.
- a quality or characteristic that excites the interest, enthusiasm, etc.:a tourist town with lots of zing.
- a sharp singing or whining noise, as of a bullet passing through the air.
v.i.
- to move or proceed with a sharp singing or whining noise:The cars zinged down the highway.
- to move or proceed with speed or vitality;
zip.
v.t.
- to cause to move with or as with a sharp, singing or whining noise:The pitcher zinged a slider right over the plate.
- Slang Termsto blame or criticize severely:City Hall always gets zinged when crime increases.
- imitative 1910–15