zingers
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noun
- A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown.“The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out.”
- A surprising or unusually pointed, humorous and impressive insult or insulting quip.“My little niece let fly with the zinger that my sister was pregnant again.”
- An event that when experienced leaves the witness dazed, either physically or metaphorically.“I was still reeling from the zinger of seeing my ex on a date with my best friend.”
- An outstanding, energetic and surprising thing or person.
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