zing

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A short high-pitched humming sound, such as that made by a bullet or vibrating string.
2. (countable, slang, uncountable) A witty insult or derogatory remark.
3. (uncountable) Zest or vitality.
4. (slang, uncountable) Pleasant or exciting flavour of food.

Verb

1. (intransitive) To move very quickly, especially while making a high-pitched hum.
2. (slang, transitive) To address a witty insult or comeback to.

Intj

1. (onomatopoeic) A high pitched humming sound.
2. (US, slang) Used to acknowledge a witty comeback, a zinger.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/zɪŋ/

Etymology

Of onomatopoeic origin.

Synonyms

pizzaz

oomph

dynamism

pizzazz

wail

zest

flavor

twang

Translations

sève

vitalité

δραστηριότητα

entrain

siffler

sifflement

Profilzischen

marxa

🚶

dynamisme

οξύς ήχος

kritisieren

δυναμικότητα

δυναμισμός

energia

dinamisme