zing

Definitions


[zɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
(e.g: he was expected to add some zing to the lacklustre team)


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Origin:
early 20th century: imitative


[zɪŋ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- move rapidly, making a high-pitched ringing or whining noise
(e.g: another bullet zinged past him)

- attack or criticize sharply
(e.g: he zinged the budget deal in interviews with journalists)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century: imitative




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