zing

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: zĭng, IPA ^(key): /zɪŋ/
• (US) enPR: zēng, IPA ^(key): /zi(ː)ŋ/

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Noun

Singular zing

Plural zings

1. A zing is a short high-pitched humming sound, it is similar to those made by a bullet or vibrating string.
2. (slang) A zing is a witty insult or derogatory remark.

Verb

Plain form zing

Third-person singular zings

Past tense zinged

Past participle zinged

Present participle zinging

1. (intransitive) If something zings, it moves very quickly.
2. (transitive) (slang) If you zing a person, you attack or criticize them with a remark.