noun

zing

zihng

Zing (noun) means Lively energy, enthusiasm, or excitement. Example: “The new singer gave the band some much-needed zing.”

noun

Lively energy, enthusiasm, or excitement.

"The new singer gave the band some much-needed zing."

"A dash of chili adds zing to the sauce."

verb

To move quickly, often with a sharp, high-pitched sound.

"The arrow zinged past his ear."

How to use zing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishExtra energy, flavour, or excitement that makes something more lively.

Common pairings

give it some zing zing to the flavour

Word forms

zinged past tense, zings plural, zings singular

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Etymology

An imitative word coined to mimic the brief, sharp sound of something moving fast.

Synonyms

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Related words

jazz dynamism oomph pizzazz vigour

Rhymes for zing

ing king wing sing ring ping bing ming ding Jing ting hing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “zing” mean?

The word “zing” means lively energy, enthusiasm, or excitement. In plain terms, extra energy, flavour, or excitement that makes something more lively.

How do you pronounce “zing”?

“Zing” is pronounced zihng (/zɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “zing” in a sentence?

Here is “zing” used in a sentence: “The new singer gave the band some much-needed zing.”

What part of speech is “zing”?

Depending on how it is used, “zing” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “zing” have?

“Zing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: lively energy, enthusiasm, or excitement.

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