Meaning & use
Zings
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Moves swiftly with a sharp, high-pitched sound; or delivers a sharp, witty, often critical remark.
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The arrow zings past the target and buries itself in the tree.
The comedian zings every politician in her new routine.
A note on using this word
As a noun, a 'zing' is a lively, piquant quality, as in food that has extra zing; the verb captures both swift motion and sharp wit.
Words with a similar meaning
whizzesquips
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A lively, piquant, or exciting quality.
A squeeze of lime gave the dish some zing.
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