Zing
noun
The quality of being exciting, energetic, or attractive.
The lasagna you made last night had a real zing to it!
Often appears as...
- add a zing
- a bit of zing
verb
To move swiftly with a high-pitched humming noise.
The arrow zinged by, narrowly missing him.
Often appears as...
- zing past
- zing through
verb
To make a witty remark, often a criticism.
He zinged his opponent with a quick-witted comeback.
Often appears as...
- zing someone
- get zinged
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
The quality of being exciting, energetic, or attractive.
The lasagna you made last night had a real zing to it!
Often appears as...
- add a zing
- a bit of zing
verb
To move swiftly with a high-pitched humming noise.
The arrow zinged by, narrowly missing him.
Often appears as...
- zing past
- zing through
verb
To make a witty remark, often a criticism.
He zinged his opponent with a quick-witted comeback.
Often appears as...
- zing someone
- get zinged
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Energizing Effect
Use 'zing' to describe something that leaves a memorable, active impression or adds enthusiasm.
The twist at the end of the movie really gave it some zing.
Pro Tip 2/3Attractiveness Booster
'Zing' can suggest adding allure or appeal, making something more tempting or interesting.
A splash of lime juice will give your drink that extra zing.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Identifier
It's often used to express a strong or piquant flavour that stands out.
The chili really adds zing to the stir-fry.
Pro Tip 1/3Energizing Effect
Use 'zing' to describe something that leaves a memorable, active impression or adds enthusiasm.
The twist at the end of the movie really gave it some zing.
Pro Tip 2/3Attractiveness Booster
'Zing' can suggest adding allure or appeal, making something more tempting or interesting.
A splash of lime juice will give your drink that extra zing.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Identifier
It's often used to express a strong or piquant flavour that stands out.
The chili really adds zing to the stir-fry.
Pro Tip 1/3Energizing Effect
Use 'zing' to describe something that leaves a memorable, active impression or adds enthusiasm.
The twist at the end of the movie really gave it some zing.
Pro Tip 2/3Attractiveness Booster
'Zing' can suggest adding allure or appeal, making something more tempting or interesting.
A splash of lime juice will give your drink that extra zing.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Identifier
It's often used to express a strong or piquant flavour that stands out.
The chili really adds zing to the stir-fry.
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How to make your writing...
So if you're having a crummy morning, imagine it happening to a character you're writing about, and by afternoon, you may at least get a funny story out of it. Once you've got your characters and story, here are a few quick and easy comedy writing tricks to make them zing.
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How to make your writing...
So if you're having a crummy morning, imagine it happening to a character you're writing about, and by afternoon, you may at least get a funny story out of it. Once you've got your characters and story, here are a few quick and easy comedy writing tricks to make them zing.
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Quote examples
Martha Plimpton
American Model
Cigarettes are an instant signifier in culture. It punctuates a joke, or puts that extra zing on a punch line. I like them as a prop. I think it can be really useful for character and texture and contrast and all of that.
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Priyamani
Indian Actress
Every second or third day I'm getting calls from people with new projects, asking me to listen to stories. But I don't want to do just any other project. There should be some zing to it; something new.
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Emma Watson
British Actress
I just loved performing. It just made me feel alive. It's scary, but that's part of it. I think it's important to have that extra adrenaline. It gives you that extra zing.
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Lara Dutta
Indian Actress
If there is a possibility within a film to have a song in the music score that adds a little bit of zing to the music album, then why not utilise it?
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Javed Ali
Indian Musician
I enjoy singing soulful melodies because they add that extra zing to your performance.
Quote examples
Martha Plimpton
American Model
Cigarettes are an instant signifier in culture. It punctuates a joke, or puts that extra zing on a punch line. I like them as a prop. I think it can be really useful for character and texture and contrast and all of that.
Quote examples
Priyamani
Indian Actress
Every second or third day I'm getting calls from people with new projects, asking me to listen to stories. But I don't want to do just any other project. There should be some zing to it; something new.
Quote examples
Emma Watson
British Actress
I just loved performing. It just made me feel alive. It's scary, but that's part of it. I think it's important to have that extra adrenaline. It gives you that extra zing.
Quote examples
Lara Dutta
Indian Actress
If there is a possibility within a film to have a song in the music score that adds a little bit of zing to the music album, then why not utilise it?
Quote examples
Javed Ali
Indian Musician
I enjoy singing soulful melodies because they add that extra zing to your performance.
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