zingy

Or zing·ing

[zing-ee]

adjective

zingier, zingiest 

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

   a zingy new musical comedy.

ˈzingy

/ ˈzɪŋɪ /

adjective

1. informal,  vibrant; energetic; lively

Word History and Origins

Origin of zingy¹

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

Example Sentences

Pickles are your secret weapon: quick-pickled onions, jalapeños, classic dill, or even a zingy giardiniera bring acidity, crunch, and punch.

From Salon

Yet she's friendly and engaging, full of zingy quotes that confirm her reputation as pop's most unfiltered star.

From BBC

The play draws out the distinctiveness of the grandparents by ratcheting up their zingy eccentricities.

From Los Angeles Times

Demetriou: There was a lot of coughing over people’s lines or saying someone’s line — Kayvan would often come up with a one-liner he thought was zingy and once he’d done it a couple of times, people would start saying it before he could say it.

From Los Angeles Times

The result is earthy, zingy, and unexpectedly luxurious.

From Salon

Related Words

• animated 
• bright 
• buoyant 
• cheery 
• chipper 
• chirpy 
• effervescent 
• enthusiastic 
• good-natured 
• happy 
• jaunty 
• jolly 
• joyful 
• lighthearted 
• lively 
• merry 
• optimistic 
• peppy 
• perky 
• pleasant