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View usage for: (zɪŋ) uncountable noun [oft a NOUN]If you refer to the zing in someone or something, you mean the quality that makes them lively or interesting. [informal] He just lacked that extra zing. There's nothing like fresh basil to put a zing into a tomato sauce. Synonyms: vitality, go [informal], life, energy More Synonyms of zing (zɪŋ) noun informal1. a short high-pitched buzzing sound, as of a bullet or vibrating string 3. US informal a witty remark verb4. (intransitive) to make or move with or as if with a high-pitched buzzing sound 5. (transitive) US informal to make a witty remark at the expense of (someone) Word origin C20: of imitative origin (zɪŋ) noun Slang1. a shrill, high-pitched sound, as of something moving at high speed 2. a lively, zestful quality; zest, vigor, animation, force, vitality, etc. verb intransitive3. Slang to make a shrill, high-pitched sound verb transitive Slang4. to strike or affect forcibly Derived forms zingy (ˈzingy) adjectiveWord forms: ˈzingier or ˈzingiest Examples of 'zing' in a sentencezing Definition the quality in something that makes it lively or interesting (informal) He just lacked that extra zing. Synonyms welly (slang) oomph (informal) pizzazz or pizazz (informal) - zero in on something
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Additional synonymsDefinition intensity or vitality of action or expression At 65 years old, her energy is wonderful. Synonyms liveliness, life, drive, fire, spirit, determination, pep, go (informal), zip (informal), vitality, animation, vigour, verve, zest, resilience, welly (slang), get-up-and-go (informal), élan, brio, vivacity, vim, zealDefinition the quality of being active and energetic Considering her age, she still has a lot of go in her. Synonyms energy, life, drive, spirit, pep, vitality, vigour, verve, welly (slang), force, get-up-and-go (informal), oomph (informal), brio, vivacityDefinition liveliness or high spirits The town itself was full of life and character. Synonyms liveliness, activity, energy, spirit, go (informal), pep, sparkle, vitality, animation, vigour, verve, zest, high spirits, get-up-and-go (informal), oomph (informal), brio, vivacitySome may enjoy the liveliness of such a restaurant. Synonyms energy, activity, spirit, vitality, animation, dynamism, gaiety, brio, quickness, vivacity, smartness, briskness, boisterousness, sprightliness Definition high spirits, energy, or vitality They need something to put the pep back in their lives. Synonyms energy, life, spirit, zip (informal), vitality, animation, vigour, verve, high spirits, gusto, welly (slang), get-up-and-go (informal), brio, vivacity, liveliness, vim Definition liveliness shown in what a person does They played with spirit. Synonyms liveliness, energy, vigour, life, force, fire, resolution, enterprise, enthusiasm, sparkle, warmth, animation, zest, mettle, welly (slang), ardour, earnestness, brioDefinition physical or mental energy He lacks the vigour of a normal, healthy teenager.He played with great vigour. Synonyms energy, might, force, vitality, power, activity, spirit, strength, snap (informal), punch (informal), dash, pep, zip (informal), animation, verve, gusto, dynamism, welly (slang), oomph (informal), brio, robustness, liveliness, vim, forcefulness Definition invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment He has a zest for life and a quick intellect. Synonyms enjoyment, love, appetite, relish, interest, joy, excitement, zeal, gusto, keenness, zing (informal), delectationDefinition energy or vigour He gave the choreography his usual class and zip. Synonyms energy, go (informal), life, drive, spirit, punch (informal), pep, sparkle, vitality, vigour, verve, zest, gusto, welly (slang), get-up-and-go (informal), oomph (informal), brio, zing (informal), liveliness, vim, pizzazz or pizazz (informal) |