zingy
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of zingy
Example Sentences
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He didn’t mince words or allow nuance or second thoughts to stand in the way of a zingy phrase or a colorful wisecrack.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Pickles are your secret weapon: quick-pickled onions, jalapeños, classic dill, or even a zingy giardiniera bring acidity, crunch, and punch.
From Salon • Sep. 16, 2025
For Paule-Odile Béké, an Ivorian chef who competed on the UK TV programme Masterchef: The Professionals, "sour, zingy and sweet" are the words that come to mind when she describes the taste of attiéké.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024
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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