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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Try the North Carolina flounder — the secret to its hearty crunch is nama panko, which stays crispy to lock in flavor — with a simple green salad with zingy ginger dressing, rice topped with a smattering of furikake and even a dollop of potato salad, harkening back to Perry’s Southern roots. Jenny Hartley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025 In addition, the island is conveniently outfitted with a roll-out baking station, painted the same zingy hue. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025 In the hands of the endlessly inventive comedian, the tale of a boy who pulls himself up by his bootstraps and seeks out fame and fortune becomes a madcap delight complete with a zingy script, cartoonish punch-ups, collapsing sets, and a heady dose of magical realism. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025 Predictably, Morgan's 3-year-old wasn't a fan of the zingy salmon supper, but the mom was prepared. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zingy

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 27 Feb. 2025.

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