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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.
ˈzingy 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 show saw the drag queen document her travels to Los Angeles in order to make a music video and was complete with her classic Northern humour and zingy one-liners.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 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

There was more jazz with La Fosse and Reeder’s “Ad Lib City,” a zingy ballet — the best new work of the night — set to Duke Ellington.

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2023

From barbecue to a zingy Italian blend to something more Asian-inspired and gingery, tempeh can take it on.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 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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