ZINGER

zinger

(noun) a striking or amusing or caustic remark; “he always greeted me with a new zinger”; “she tried to think of some killer of an argument, a real zinger that would disarm all opposition”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Proper noun

Zinger (plural Zingers)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Zinger is the 29093rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 815 individuals. Zinger is most common among White (96.69%) individuals.

Etymology

Noun

zinger (plural zingers)

(informal) A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown.

(informal) A surprising or unusually pointed, humorous and impressive insult or insulting quip.

(informal) An event that when experienced leaves the witness dazed, either physically or metaphorically.

(informal) An outstanding, energetic and surprising thing or person.

Something to eat or drink that is tart and stimulating.

Synonyms

• (surprising, pointed, or telling remark): one-liner

Source: Wiktionary



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