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zingy

adjective \ˈziŋ-ē\
zing·i·erzing·i·est

Definition of ZINGY

1
:  enjoyably exciting <a zingy musical>
2
:  strikingly attractive or appealing <wore a zingy new outfit>
3
:  sharply piquant <a zingy salad>
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Origin of ZINGY

1zing
First Known Use: 1945

Related to ZINGY

Synonyms
pert, poignant, pungent, salty, savory (also savoury), zesty, piquant
Antonyms
insipid, zestless

Rhymes with ZINGY

clingy, dinghy, springy, stringy, swingy, wingy

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