Pronunciation

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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.

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.