Added 9 October 2026
zinger
/ˈzɪŋə(ɹ)/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about zinger at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown.
The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out.
- A surprising or unusually pointed, humorous and impressive insult or insulting quip.
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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.
Origin
From zing + -er.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)