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
1
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."
2
Something surprisingly fast, intense, or impressive.
"That pitch was a real zinger, clocked at 98 miles an hour."
How to use zinger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick, cutting, or memorable one-liner, or anything that hits hard and fast.
Common pairings
deliver a zinger
a real zinger
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Word forms
- Plural
- zingers
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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
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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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