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zingy

American  
[zing-ee] / ˈzɪŋ i /
Or zinging

adjective

zingier, zingiest

  1. full of zing; lively; zesty; exciting.

    a zingy new musical comedy.
zingy British  
/ ˈzɪŋɪ /

adjective

  1. informal vibrant; energetic; lively

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Etymology

Origin of zingy

First recorded in 1940–45; zing + -y 1

Example Sentences

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The result is earthy, zingy, and unexpectedly luxurious.

From Salon • May 6, 2025

A captivating storyteller, Edelman sets the stage for his off-kilter tale with the perfect balance of satiric commentary and zingy punchlines.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2023

Fans of TV show Friends will be very familiar with Chandler Bing's zingy one-liners and ability to cut through any situation with sarcasm - of its six main characters, he was arguably the funniest.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2023

No, it’s not Ibsen, a dramatist rarely noted for zingy one-liners.

From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2023

A classic Korean dish of beef marinated in some combination of soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger, the meat is then grilled until the sauce caramelizes and condenses, turning salty and sweet, zingy and umami-rich.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2023

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