Zing
Noun, Verb
UK
/zÉŞĹ‹/
US
/zÉŞĹ‹/
Definition
(n) : Energy, liveliness, or a sharp taste or sound.
(v) : To move fast or make a sharp sound.
(v) : To move fast or make a sharp sound.
Example
"(n) : This lemonade has a nice zing!"
"(n) : Add a bit of lemon to give your dish a zing of flavour."
"(v) : Her voice zinged through the hall with joy and excitement."
Explanation
Zing means energy, excitement, or a sharp, lively sound or taste. As a noun, it can describe something full of life or flavour, like “This sauce has a real zing!” As a verb, it means to move fast or make a sharp sound, like “The ball zinged past my ear”. People use it to show fun, liveliness, or something that stands out.