"zing" meaning in English

See zing in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /zɪŋ/ [UK], /zi(ː)ŋ/ [US] Audio: en-us-zing.ogg [US] Forms: zing [singular], zings [plural]
enPR: zĭng [UK], zēng [US] Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A zing is a short high-pitched humming sound, it is similar to those made by a bullet or vibrating string.
    Sense id: simple-zing-en-noun-R9v3InHK
  2. A zing is a witty insult or derogatory remark.
    Sense id: simple-zing-en-noun-hdGp-N7y Categories (other): Slang

Verb

IPA: /zɪŋ/ [UK], /zi(ː)ŋ/ [US] Audio: en-us-zing.ogg [US] Forms: zing [canonical], zings [third-person, singular], zinged [past], zinged [past, participle], zinging [present, participle]
enPR: zĭng [UK], zēng [US] Head templates: {{verb}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something zings, it moves very quickly.
    Sense id: simple-zing-en-verb-8zZUssYv Categories (other): Verbs
  2. If you zing a person, you attack or criticize them with a remark.
    Sense id: simple-zing-en-verb-N8-hdRfa Categories (other): Slang
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