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

Undoubtedly, Sheindlin’s many bon mots and harsh-but-true zingers delivered from the bench have landed in a similar way for viewers. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Even the game's final zinger feels less like an exciting twist and more like sequel bait right off some corporate checklist. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Our minds generate sharp retorts or zingers that would eviscerate or humiliate them. — Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

No One Wish Willow zinger here, but long 135-page filing short, Darby says Tea Shop Productions‘ James Harris and Mark Lane were playing her for a while, and the Inde Navarrette– and Michael Johnston-starring Obsession simply proved the final straw. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Aug. 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