zinger
[ zing-er ]
/ ˈzɪŋ ər /
noun Informal.
a quick, witty, or pointed remark or retort: During the debate she made a couple of zingers that deflated the opposition.
a surprise, shock, or piece of electrifying news: The president's resignation was a real zinger.
a person or thing that has vitality or animation or produces startling results.
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Example sentences from the Web for zinger
Romney must have been anticipating the sentimental gesture, though, because it prompted his first zinger of the night.
WATCH VIDEO: Best Moments From the First Presidential Debate|Jake Heller, Ben Teitelbaum|October 4, 2012|DAILY BEASTThe zinger that never came was: “What other insider trading do you suspect David Sokol might have done?”
Naturally, Kimmel used the opportunity to fire off a zinger about Leno's refusing to give up his show to O'Brien.
She chuckles to herself, the way she frequently does after spitting out a zinger; a kind of personal touché.