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zing

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1zing

noun \ˈziŋ\

Definition of ZING

1
: a shrill humming noise
2
a : an enjoyably exciting or stimulating quality : zest <really put some zing into this industry — Erwin Fine>

Examples of ZING

  1. They needed to put some zing back into their relationship.
  2. The chili peppers give the sauce a little extra zing.

Origin of ZING

imitative
First Known Use: 1911

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