zinger

noun

zing·​er ˈziŋ-ər 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Just scoop another piece of soft cheese, shout one of Hall’s zingers back at the screen, and enjoy the grieving process. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 July 2026

His mean zingers, on the other hand, sound like his own work. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 June 2026

Yes, a few zingers hit their target, and some sly innuendoes tap into He-Man’s gay following. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026

But a casino would not be Deborah Vance’s, or celebrate her personality and career, without a zinger or two. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for zinger

• bringer
• clinger
• dinger
• inger
• ringer
• slinger
• springer
• stinger
• stringer
• winger
• wringer