noun
zing
zihng
Zing (noun) means Lively energy, enthusiasm, or excitement. Example: “The new singer gave the band some much-needed zing.”
noun
1
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
1
To move quickly, often with a sharp, high-pitched sound.
"The arrow zinged past his ear."
How to use zing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtra energy, flavour, or excitement that makes something more lively.
Common pairings
give it some zing
zing to the flavour
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Word forms
- Plural
- zings
- Third person singular
- zings
- Past tense
- zinged
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Etymology
An imitative word coined to mimic the brief, sharp sound of something moving fast.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for zing
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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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