zing

Thân thiện

A bee makes a sharp zing as it flies past.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A brief, high-pitched, buzzing or humming sound: A short, sharp, often vibrant or resonant noise.
   • Liveliness, energy, or a stimulating quality: The activeness of an energetic personality; a zestful or exciting characteristic.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Sound):
  • I heard the zing of a mosquito near my ear.
  • The zing of the guitar string echoed in the quiet room.
• Noun (Energy/Quality):
  • The new manager added some much-needed zing to the team meetings.
  • This sauce needs a little more zing; try adding some lemon juice.

Advanced Usage

• "to add zing to something": To make something more exciting, lively, or interesting.
  • A splash of color can add zing to a dull outfit.
• "full of zing": Describing something as very energetic or lively.
  • Her performance was full of zing and captivated the audience.

Variants and Related Words

• Zingy (adj): Having a lively, exciting, or pungent quality.
  • It was a zingy, refreshing drink.
• Zinger (n): A striking or pointed remark, often critical or witty.
  • The debate was full of political zingers.

Synonyms

• Buzz: A low, continuous humming sound.
• Hum: A low, steady continuous sound.
• Vitality: Liveliness and energy.
• Zest: Great enthusiasm and energy; a piquant quality.

Related Phrases

• "to have a zing": To possess an exciting or lively quality.
  • The party didn't really have a zing until the music started.
• "to lose its zing": To become less exciting or lively over time.
  • The joke has lost its zing after being told so many times.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the activeness of an energetic personality
2. a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound
   • the zing of the passing bullet

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dynamism
• pizzazz
• pizzaz
• oomph