zingy

or zing·ing

[ zing-ee ]

adjective

, zing·i·er, zing·i·est.

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

Just sit back, savor his zingy take on the Yupper West Side and the Internet (yes), and meet his detective heroine, Maxine Tarnow.

From The Daily Beast

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