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zing

UK
/zɪŋ/
US
/zɪŋ/

Translations

zingnoun
zings
pl
pepsFamilier ; se dit d’un élément qui donne du tonus, de l’entrain ou du caractère.
The presentation lacked zing until the video started.
La présentation manquait de peps jusqu’au début de la vidéo.
Additional translations
vrombissementPour un bruit aigu de passage rapide ou de bourdonnement.
élancementPour une douleur brève, vive et soudaine.
Synonyms
vitality
energy
spice
flair
pizzazz
zingverb
zinged
Past Simple
zinged
Past Participle
zinging
Gerund
UK
/zɪŋ/
US
/zɪŋ/
Both intransitive (move swiftly with a whizzing sound) and transitive (to strike with a witty remark or add liveliness).
sifflerPour un déplacement rapide accompagné d’un sifflement aigu.
The stone zinged across the surface of the lake.
La pierre a sifflé sur la surface du lac.
releverPour donner plus de goût, d’entrain ou de vivacité à quelque chose.
A squeeze of lime will zing up the salsa.
Un filet de citron vert relèvera la salsa.
Additional translations
épinglerFamilier ; pour lancer une remarque mordante ou cinglante.
Synonyms
zip
zoom
whiz
hurtle
speed
dart
shoot
swoop
hum
buzz
whirr
jab
snipe
taunt
barb
quip
roast
needle
sting
enliven
invigorate
energize
pep up
zinginterjection
Used after a sharp witty remark or sudden hit.
vlan !Interjection expressive marquant un effet soudain ou une réplique percutante.
"Zing!" he shouted after nailing the punchline.
"Vlan !" a-t-il lancé après avoir trouvé la chute parfaite.
Synonyms
Burn!
Snap!
Touché!
Gotcha!
Ouch!

Definitions

zingnoun
A quality that makes something lively, interesting, or exciting; liveliness or zest.
The presentation lacked zing until the video started.
A sharp, high-pitched buzzing or whizzing sound.
I heard the zing of the mosquito near my ear.
A sudden, sharp sensation of pain.
She felt a zing in her elbow after the fall.
zingverb
To move quickly while making a high-pitched buzzing or whizzing sound.
The stone zinged across the surface of the lake.
To deliver a sharp or witty remark at (someone); to criticize pointedly.
The comedian zinged the heckler with a clever retort.
To add zest, liveliness, or interest to.
A squeeze of lime will zing up the salsa.
zinginterjection
Used to express the impact of a witty remark, a sudden hit, or a swift motion.
"Zing!" he shouted after nailing the punchline.
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