noun

zinger

ZIH-nguh

Zinger (noun) means a sharp, witty remark, especially one meant as an insult or comeback. Example: “Her closing zinger left the whole room laughing.”

noun

A sharp, witty remark, especially one meant as an insult or comeback.

"Her closing zinger left the whole room laughing."

"The comedian saved his best zinger for the final joke."

Something surprisingly fast, intense, or impressive.

"That pitch was a real zinger, clocked at 98 miles an hour."

How to Use Zinger

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA quick, cutting, or memorable one-liner, or anything that hits hard and fast.

Common pairings

deliver a zinger a real zinger

Word Forms

zingers plural, Zingers plural

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Etymology

Formed from zing plus the agent suffix -er, describing something (or someone) that has plenty of "zing."

Rhymes for zinger

Inger finger ginger singer winger ringer linger wringer stinger swinger bringer Klinger

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “zinger” mean?

The word “zinger” means a sharp, witty remark, especially one meant as an insult or comeback. In plain terms, a quick, cutting, or memorable one-liner, or anything that hits hard and fast.

How do you pronounce “zinger”?

“Zinger” is pronounced ZIH-nguh (/ˈzɪŋə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “zinger” in a sentence?

Here is “zinger” used in a sentence: “Her closing zinger left the whole room laughing.”

What part of speech is “zinger”?

“Zinger” is a noun.

How many meanings does “zinger” have?

“Zinger” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sharp, witty remark, especially one meant as an insult or comeback.

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