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zinger

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[zing-er] / ˈzɪŋ ər /

noun

Informal.

  1. a quick, witty, or pointed remark or retort.

    During the debate she made a couple of zingers that deflated the opposition.

  2. a surprise, shock, or piece of electrifying news.

    The president's resignation was a real zinger.

  3. a person or thing that has vitality or animation or produces startling results.

Etymology

Origin of zinger

First recorded in 1950–55; zing + -er 1

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