zingier; zingiest
1
: enjoyably exciting
a zingy musical
2
: strikingly attractive or appealing
wore a zingy new outfit
3
: sharply piquant
a zingy salad

Examples of zingy in a Sentence

recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests
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Word History

Etymology

zing entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of zingy was in 1939

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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zingy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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