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zinger

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as in witticism

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Recent Examples of zinger And of course, the actor couldn’t let the moment go without sending on a little zinger Mackie’s way. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 30 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 See All Example Sentences for zinger

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Noun

The result is an incredible repository of vexations, bafflements, witticisms, and brilliancies.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
This charming witticism might double as a tagline for the season writ large.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026

Definition of witticism

Noun

Beneath his commentary on trending topics and crowd interactions are anecdotes inspired by Brookzz’s family and his personal life, giving the debut a hint of intimacy and a glimpse into the man behind the charming grin and witty quips.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Better get your quips out since one and done is a foregone conclusion.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

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The Uber initiative is the latest sally in a long war pitting plaintiffs and their lawyers against businesses, with legal fees as the battleground.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Prices of stocks and bonds, along with long-term interest rates, have oscillated up and down in response to the daily verbal sallies from the White House.

— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025

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