zing

/zɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to move or go with a sudden, swift motion; to strike or hit with a sudden motion

“The pitcher zinged the ball past the batter.”

2. noun

a sudden, swift motion

“The zing of the whip caught the horse’s attention.”

3. noun

a quality of being lively, energetic, or stimulating

“The music had a nice zing to it.”

4. interjection

an expression of excitement or surprise

“Wow, what a zing!”

Synonyms

  • snap
  • zip

Antonyms

  • drag
  • lag