Zinger

Quick meaning: Zinger is a noun meaning (informal) A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown.

Meaning

(informal) A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown.

More Meanings

1. (informal) A surprising or unusually pointed, humorous and impressive insult or insulting quip.
2. (informal) An event that when experienced leaves the witness dazed, either physically or metaphorically.
3. (informal) An outstanding, energetic and surprising thing or person.
4. A piece of food or drink that is tart and stimulating.

Example Sentences

The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out.

I was still reeling from the zinger of seeing my ex on a date with my best friend.

Think about all the scientists—and all the microscopes and lab equipment and testing—that may come up with zero instead of a zinger.

I wasn't looking to make friends; there had been too much animosity between us in the past, and maybe the guy had a zinger waiting on me.

Word Forms

• zingers

Synonyms for zinger

Depending on context, synonyms include one-liner.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mot, bullet, zapper, whizz-bangery, dingbat, rapid.

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