Zingy Definition
zingy [zingee]
adjective
1. lively and exciting quality: a lively exciting aspect of something that makes it particularly enjoyable (informal)
• The rhythm guitar gives the tune extra zing.
2. sharp singing sound: a short high-pitched humming or buzzing sound, e.g. the sound of a bullet whizzing through the air
verb (past and past participle zinged, present participle zing·ing, 3rd person present singular zings) (informal)
1. intransitive verb make humming noise: to make or move with a short high-pitched humming or buzzing noise
2. intransitive verb speed: to move very quickly
• kids zinging by on skates
3. intransitive verb be lively: to be very energetic and animated
• The production zings with energy.
4. transitive verb attack somebody with words: to criticize somebody sharply, especially in a swift and clever way
[Early 20th century. An imitation of the sound]
