ZING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word ZING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ZING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Zing

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 20th century: imitative

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: zɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness

Short Definition:

energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness

Examples:
  • he was expected to add some zing to the lacklustre team

Word: Zing

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: zɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

move rapidly, making a high-pitched ringing or whining noise

Short Definition:

move rapidly

Examples:
  • another bullet zinged past him
Definition:

attack or criticize sharply

Short Definition:

attack or criticize sharply

Examples:
  • he zinged the budget deal in interviews with journalists

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