zing

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Noun zing has 2 senses

zing - a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound; "the zing of the passing bullet"
--₁ is a kind of sound
dynamism, pizzazz, pizzaz, oomph, zing - the activeness of an energetic personality
--₂ is a kind of activeness, activity

Definitions from the Web

Zing

Noun

Sense 1: A lively or energetic quality.

Example Sentence: She danced with such zing that the whole audience couldn't help but smile.

Sense 2: A sudden or sharp quality, especially in taste or smell.

Example Sentence: The lemon added a zing of freshness to the dish.

Sense 3: A witty or clever remark.

Example Sentence: His jokes always have a zing that leaves everyone laughing.

Verb

Sense 1: To move quickly or with a sharp sound.

Example Sentence: The ball zinged across the court, leaving the opponent stunned.

Sense 2: To add liveliness or excitement to something.

Example Sentence: She zinged up the room by adding colorful decorations.

Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something as lively, energetic, or appealing.

Example Sentence: The party had a zingy atmosphere with music and dancing.