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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Though the iconic sketch show has endured 50 years of laughs, tears and zingers, fans have also said goodbye to some of its most beloved cast members.
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
There was no one overall winner, but Fey got in a particularly good zinger about Drake.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Wolcott was pretty honest herself, starting off with a zinger.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Betty White's sweet, ever-cheery Rose — a role that snagged her an Emmy Award in 1986 — may not have all the zingers on The Golden Girls, but her rants and tangents draw priceless looks from her housemates and adoration from viewers.
—Margaret Lyons, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Angela Andaloro, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
There was no one overall winner, but Fey got in a particularly good zinger about Drake.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Wolcott was pretty honest herself, starting off with a zinger.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Betty White's sweet, ever-cheery Rose — a role that snagged her an Emmy Award in 1986 — may not have all the zingers on The Golden Girls, but her rants and tangents draw priceless looks from her housemates and adoration from viewers.
—Margaret Lyons, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zinger
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“Zinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinger. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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