zing
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A witty insult or derogatory remark.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Pleasant or exciting flavour of food.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “zing” mean?
A witty insult or derogatory remark.
Is “zing” formal or informal?
zing is generally slang.