zing
word
Definition
A lively quality, energy, or excitement; can also mean a sharp, witty remark or the sound made by something moving quickly.
Usage & Nuances
'Zing' is informal and often used in conversation, advertising, or writing to mean something has energy or an exciting special quality. Common phrases include 'add some zing' and 'put some zing into'. Can also refer to a witty comment ('a zing'). Avoid using in formal writing.
Spanish: chispa - energía - vivacidadPortuguese (BR): energia - vivacidade - toque especialPortuguese (PT): energia - vivacidade - toque especialChinese (Simplified): 活力 - 干劲 - 趣味Chinese (Traditional): 活力 - 幹勁 - 趣味Hindi: जोश - ऊर्जा - ताजगीArabic: نشاط - حيوية - لمسة مميزةBengali: উজ্জ্বলতা - উদ্দীপনা - মজাRussian: изюминка - энергия - острота (шутки)Japanese: 活気 - 面白み - ひねり（発言）Vietnamese: năng lượng - sức sống - sự sôi độngKorean: 활기 - 짜릿함 - 재치Turkish: canlılık - enerji - espriUrdu: چمک - جوش و خروش - چٹکی (مزاح میں)Indonesian: sự hứng khởi - sự sôi động - điểm nhấn
Example Sentences
That joke really had some zing!
natural
She always adds a bit of zing to every conversation.
natural
The sauce gives the dish extra zing.
natural
This lemonade has a real zing to it.
basic
We need to add some zing to our presentation.
basic
Her dress has a lot of zing.
basic