Zinger

//ˈzɪŋə(ɹ)// name, noun, slang

name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown. Canada, US, informal

    "The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out."

  2. 2
    a striking or amusing or caustic remark wordnet
  3. 3
    A surprising or unusually pointed, humorous and impressive insult or insulting quip. Canada, US, informal

    "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."

  4. 4
    An event that when experienced leaves the witness dazed, either physically or metaphorically. Canada, US, informal

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

  5. 5
    An outstanding, energetic and surprising thing or person. Canada, US, informal

    "They'd have to come up with a zinger for their Christmas windows to compete with that competitor's laughing Santa Claus and Stefan had that zinger in his proposal submitted to the President of the company."

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  1. 6
    A piece of food or drink that is tart and stimulating. Canada, US

    "Gonna eat bran muffins till they close this bakery down I ain't been nothing but hungry since my baby ain't around I'm gonna mix red zinger with my ginseng tea I'm probably gonna gain about 20 pounds."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
  2. 2
    A name used for several KFC products (e.g. Zinger Box).

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Example

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"The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out."

Etymology

From zing + -er.

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