zingy

adjective

ˈziŋ-ē How to pronounce zingy (audio)
zingier; zingiest
Synonyms of zingynext
1
: enjoyably exciting
a zingy musical
2
: strikingly attractive or appealing
wore a zingy new outfit
3
: sharply piquant
a zingy salad

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recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests
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The play draws out the distinctiveness of the grandparents by ratcheting up their zingy eccentricities. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025 Pick one up to get a whiff of its zingy, vegetal aroma. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 June 2025 On the approach to Manzanillo, Mexico, en route to a festive stop at the stunning Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, one guest offhandedly mentioned that perhaps margaritas were in order; within 10 minutes, a round of perfectly zingy ones appeared, rimmed with Tajín and served on the rocks. — Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 18 June 2025 Drawing large crowds with a double bill of music and food, the concerts became a zingy communal antidote to the pandemic blues. — Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for zingy

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Etymology

zing entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of zingy was in 1939

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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zingy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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