Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zing]
- /zɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [zing]
- /zɪŋ/
Definitions of zinging word
- noun zinging vitality, animation, or zest. 1
- noun zinging a quality or characteristic that excites the interest, enthusiasm, etc.: a tourist town with lots of zing. 1
- noun zinging a sharp singing or whining noise, as of a bullet passing through the air. 1
- verb without object zinging to move or proceed with a sharp singing or whining noise: The cars zinged down the highway. 1
- verb without object zinging to move or proceed with speed or vitality; zip. 1
- verb with object zinging to cause to move with or as with a sharp, singing or whining noise: The pitcher zinged a slider right over the plate. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of zinging
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; imitative
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Zinging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zinging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
See also
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