zinger

About 0.04 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown.

   The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out.

2. noun A surprising or unusually pointed, humorous and impressive insult or insulting quip.
3. noun An event that when experienced leaves the witness dazed, either physically or metaphorically.

   I was still reeling from the zinger of seeing my ex on a date with my best friend.

4. noun An outstanding, energetic and surprising thing or person.
5. noun A piece of food or drink that is tart and stimulating.

Similar words

mot bullet zapper whizz-bangery dingbat rocket rapid zapping hurl dart

Often followed by

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Word family

zingers