Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zing-er]
- /ˈzɪŋ ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [zing-er]
- /ˈzɪŋ ər/
Definitions of zinger word
- noun zinger a quick, witty, or pointed remark or retort: During the debate she made a couple of zingers that deflated the opposition. 1
- noun zinger a surprise, shock, or piece of electrifying news: The president's resignation was a real zinger. 1
- noun zinger a person or thing that has vitality or animation or produces startling results. 1
- noun zinger A striking or amusing remark. 1
- noun zinger sth astonishing 1
- noun zinger pointed witty remark 1
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Origin of zinger
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; zing + -er1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Zinger
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zinger popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for zinger
noun zinger
- bump — If you bump into something or someone, you accidentally hit them while you are moving.
- strike — to deal a blow or stroke to (a person or thing), as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer; hit.
- bat — A bat is a specially shaped piece of wood that is used for hitting the ball in baseball, softball, cricket, rounders, or table tennis.
- blow — When a wind or breeze blows, the air moves.
- punch — the chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show.
Antonyms for zinger
noun zinger
- failure — an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: His effort ended in failure. The campaign was a failure.
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- flop — to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down): The puppy flopped down on the couch.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
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