zing

noun/zɪŋ/

Frequency rank: #16,090 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a sharp, lively quality or flavor; a burst of energy or excitement.

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Example sentence

The lemon dressing added zing to an otherwise plain salad.

Synonyms & related words

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