zingyadj.
/ˈzɪŋi/, U.S. /ˈzɪŋi/ colloquial.
1. Energetic, exciting, vibrant; (of a remark, joke, etc.) witty, lively, and effective.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > [adjective]
sprindeOE
livelyOE
kaskc1300
wightc1300
courageousc1386
wighty14..
wieldya1413
ablec1440
tall of hand1530
sappy1558
energical1565
energetical1585
greenya1586
stout1600
strenuous1602
forceful?1624
actuous1626
vigorous1638
vivid1638
high-spirited1653
hearty1665
actuose1677
living1699
full-blooded1707
executive1708
rugged1731
sousing1735
energic1740
bouncing1743
two-fisted1774
energetic1782
zestful1797
rollicking1801
through-ganging1814
throughgoing1814
slashing1828
high-powered1829
high pressure1834
rip-roaring1834
red-blooded1836
ripsnorting1846
zesty1853
dynamic1856
throbbing1864
goey1875
torpedoic1893
kinky1903
zippy1903
go-at-it1904
punchy1907
up-and-at-'em1909
driving1916
vibranta1929
kinetic1931
zinging1931
high-octane1936
zingy1938
slam-bang1939
balls-to-the-wall1967
balls-out1968
ass-kicking1977
hi-octane1977
1938 [implied in: Variety 17 Aug. 3/2 It is for distributors, and distributors alone, to bring back the old time zinginess of point-of-sale showmanship. (at zinginess n.)].
1939 Evening Herald (Provo, Utah) 24 Dec. 4/1 There are a score of zingy hit tunes headed by ‘Good Morning’, ‘Where or When’, ‘Babes in Arms’ and other hits.
1962 Guardian 7 Feb. 9/1 A zingy collection..that every with-it girl is going to adore.
1976 Publishers Weekly 16 Aug. 116/1 Some zingy, down-to-earth comments... She doesn't mince words.
2006 New Scientist 8 July 46/1 The zingy feeling of euphoria when you fall in love with a new person.
2020 MailOnline (Nexis) 27 Feb. Her state-of-the-nation novel crackles with zingy one-liners and shrewd humour.
2. Of food or drink: having a zesty, tangy, or piquant flavour. Also: designating such a flavour.
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1942 Ladies' Home Jrnl. July 83/4 Stir up excitement with these Deviled Ham Turnovers. They're zingy.
1975 Observer 9 Nov. 22/6 A zingy Moselle, from a world famous estate.
1999 BBC Vegetarian Good Food May 49/1 A zingy, Thai-style noodle salad.
2014 Wine Spectator 31 July 26/2 Arinto is a higher-acidity grape..that delivers a zingy lemon note.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2021; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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