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

No one was safe from the zingers ― even people who didn't show up. —Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026

Another zinger beginning with a c-word is choreography – the show’s breathtaking dance narrative driven by dazzling displays of ballet, tap, jazz, back flips and gymnastics forged, as if by magic, by Peter Darling and his team. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026

Nanjiani got serious about the importance of directors making movies in a troubled world before dropping one more zinger. —Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026

The archer is known to be a magical being that throws zingers, or in this case, spells, at those who frustrate their peace. —Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 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