zing

noun
UK: /zɪŋ/
US: /zɪŋ/

  1. A feeling of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement.

    1. The music had a real zing to it.
    2. She felt a zing of excitement when she saw him after so long without seeing him.

Synonyms

energy vitality spice flavour zip dash
zing verb

  1. To move or go quickly, making a humming sound.

    1. The ball zinged past my ear.
    2. Arrows zinged through the air during the contest.

  2. To add flavor, excitement, or interest to something.

    1. Lemon juice will zing up the salad dressing.
    2. A little hot sauce will zing up the dish for more demanding eaters.
zing adjective

  1. Having a strong, pleasant, or stimulating flavor.

    1. That sauce has a zing taste, I love it.
    2. This lemonade is a bit zing, just like I prefer to drink it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "zing" is /zɪŋ/ in British English and /zɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "zing": energy, vitality, spice, flavour, zip, dash.

Example usage of "zing": "The music had a real zing to it.". More examples on the page.