zinger

noun

zing·​er ˈziŋ-ər How to pronounce zinger (audio)
Synonyms of zingernext
1
: something causing or meant to cause interest, surprise, or shock
2
: a pointed witty remark or retort

Examples of zinger in a Sentence

The candidate couldn't help getting off a zinger or two about his opponent.
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His mean zingers, on the other hand, sound like his own work. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 11 June 2026 Alice even had a zinger to deliver to her dad in the wake of the discovery. — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 20 May 2026 Ava listens, reframes, flatters, throws in a zinger, and feeds those feelings back. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026 Yes, a few zingers hit their target, and some sly innuendoes tap into He-Man’s gay following. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for zinger

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of zinger was in 1955

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“Zinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinger. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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