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- pronunciation:
- zIng
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
energetic qualities; liveliness; vitality.
The actors had zing, but the script was dull.- similar words:
- dash, energy, vitality, zip
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| related words: |
action, buoyancy, dazzle, initiative, tang |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
zings, zinging, zinged |
| definition: |
to move swiftly with a sharp, shrill sound.
The bullet zinged past his head. |
| related words: |
zoom |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
(informal) to attack verbally; criticize harshly or sharply.
The candidates often try to zing each other in presidential debates. |
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