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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If past experiences with painful zingers have scared you off, don’t fret.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 July 2025
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) opened our conversion at the Hill Nation last week summit with a zinger.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 22 July 2025
The event has become known for its fiery political speeches, laced with zingers.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
The 145th annual Fancy Farm Picnic wasn't short on BBQ — or political zingers.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Aug. 2025
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 July 2025
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) opened our conversion at the Hill Nation last week summit with a zinger.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 22 July 2025
The event has become known for its fiery political speeches, laced with zingers.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
The 145th annual Fancy Farm Picnic wasn't short on BBQ — or political zingers.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Aug. 2025
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 22 Aug. 2025.
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