1
: a shrill humming noise
2
a
: an enjoyably exciting or stimulating quality : zest
really put some zing into this industry—
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b
: a sharply piquant flavor
barbecue sauce with zing
zinged; zinging; zings
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Examples of zing in a Sentence
Noun
They needed to put some zing back into their relationship.
The chili peppers give the sauce a little extra zing.
Verb
The comics spent the evening cracking jokes and zinging each other.
His opponent has run television ads zinging him.
Recent Examples on the WebMaureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
The gel-cream formula helps retain moisture, leaving your skin looking dewy and fresh.
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Rejuvenate Your Eyes and Look Wide Awake with These Eye Masks
Use these colorful under-eye patches to give your eyes some extra zing.
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Noun
The play zings with sitcom energy, pratfalls, physical bits, and double takes fueling the comedy as much as the sharp script.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
The gel-cream formula helps retain moisture, leaving your skin looking dewy and fresh.
Find it on Amazon
Rejuvenate Your Eyes and Look Wide Awake with These Eye Masks
Use these colorful under-eye patches to give your eyes some extra zing.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for zing
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“Zing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zing. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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