"zingless" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more zingless [comparative], most zingless [superlative]
Etymology: From zing + -less. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|zing|less}} zing + -less Head templates: {{en-adj}} zingless (comparative more zingless, superlative most zingless)
  1. Lacking zest or vitality. Synonyms: dull, flat, insipid, tedious
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