1
: something causing or meant to cause interest, surprise, or shock
2
: a pointed witty remark or retort
Examples of zinger in a Sentence
The candidate couldn't help getting off a zinger or two about his opponent.
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Biden, Brady trade zingers at White House event for Super Bowl champs
The president commended the team for inspiring fans across the world.
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Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 31 May 2024
There are no zingers or insults, just Djokovic’s play style, off-court carriage, and gamesmanship.
—Longreads, 16 May 2024
But his best zinger was reserved for another competitor, namely the star of the day’s only other presentation.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
Renée Zellweger’s bag is a real zinger for spring, so keep scrolling to get your own from Amazon now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
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Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 31 May 2024
There are no zingers or insults, just Djokovic’s play style, off-court carriage, and gamesmanship.
—Longreads, 16 May 2024
But his best zinger was reserved for another competitor, namely the star of the day’s only other presentation.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
Renée Zellweger’s bag is a real zinger for spring, so keep scrolling to get your own from Amazon now.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for zinger
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“Zinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinger. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
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