Word
zing
US/ˈzɪŋ/
UK/zˈɪŋ/
Definition
n. a sharp, exciting, or surprising quality that makes something more interesting. You use it to describe something that has a lot of energy or a clever twist.
n. a sharp, pungent, or exciting quality; a sudden burst of energy or cleverness. Informal in register; frequently used in culinary or creative contexts to describe a refreshing or unexpected element.
Examples
“The lemon juice gives the salad a nice zing.”
“The comedian's new routine has a zing that keeps the audience laughing from start to finish.”
“While the plot is predictable, the script provides a zing through its witty dialogue and sharp character interactions that elevate the entire production.”
Examples
simple
“The lemon juice gives the salad a nice zing.”
contextual
“The comedian's new routine has a zing that keeps the audience laughing from start to finish.”
complex
“While the plot is predictable, the script provides a zing through its witty dialogue and sharp character interactions that elevate the entire production.”
Real-World Examples
“How can you give your English learning a bit of zing?” Etymology
Of onomatopoeic origin.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.