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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Especially with a zinger like Keeler's.
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Andrew Hughes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Everybody gets at least a few zingers to fire off.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
Competition, passive-aggressive zingers and hard feelings turn their relationship into a flaming hot mess.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Tom Brady had 30 victories in games against the New York Jets throughout his career and had one more zinger for Gang Green as his statue was unveiled outside of Gillette Stadium.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Hughes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Everybody gets at least a few zingers to fire off.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
Competition, passive-aggressive zingers and hard feelings turn their relationship into a flaming hot mess.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Tom Brady had 30 victories in games against the New York Jets throughout his career and had one more zinger for Gang Green as his statue was unveiled outside of Gillette Stadium.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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