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| zing [ zing ] |
noun (plural zings) |
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1. lively and exciting quality: a lively exciting aspect of something that makes it particularly enjoyable
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informal
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  The rhythm guitar gives the tune extra zing.
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2. sharp singing sound: a short high-pitched humming or buzzing sound, e.g. the sound of a bullet whizzing through the air
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verb (past and past participle zinged, present participle zing·ing, 3rd person present singular zings) |
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1. intransitive verb make humming noise: to make or move with a short high-pitched humming or buzzing noise
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2. intransitive verb speed: to move very quickly
kids zinging by on skates
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3. intransitive verb be lively: to be very energetic and animated
The production zings with energy.
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4. transitive verb attack somebody with words: to criticize somebody sharply, especially in a swift and clever way
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| [Early 20th century. An imitation of the sound] |
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| zing·y adjective |
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