name
Meaning 1
A surname.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
zinger
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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/ˈzɪŋə(ɹ)/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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rhymes with -ɪŋə(ɹ)
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CMU ARPABET: Z IH1 NG ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
name
Meaning 2
A name used for several KFC products (e.g. Zinger Box).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, informal
Examples
- The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out.
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noun
Meaning 4
A surprising or unusually pointed, humorous and impressive insult or insulting quip.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, informal
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: one-liner
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 5
An event that when experienced leaves the witness dazed, either physically or metaphorically.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, informal
Examples
- I was still reeling from the zinger of seeing my ex on a date with my best friend.
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noun
Meaning 6
An outstanding, energetic and surprising thing or person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, informal
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noun
Meaning 7
A piece of food or drink that is tart and stimulating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
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noun
Meaning 8
a striking or amusing or caustic remark
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- 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
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: remark, comment, input
History
Etymology
From zing + -er.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Spanish: cosa ingeniosa — a surprising or unusually pointed, humorous and impressive insult or insulting quip