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

The entire film is like that: a zingy succession of set pieces, each of which would have required meticulous preparation involving comical levels of knowledge, resources, and ability to penetrate security systems; moreover, all the onlookers and pursuers would have to behave exactly as scripted so as not to interfere with the plans.

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

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

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

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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.

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Related Words

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• buoyant 
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• happy 
• jaunty 
• jolly 
• joyful 
• lighthearted 
• lively 
• merry 
• optimistic 
• peppy 
• perky 
• pleasant