zinger

zing·er

 (zĭng′ər)

n. Informal

1. A witty, often caustic remark.

2. A sudden shock, revelation, or turn of events.

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zinger

(ˈzɪŋə)

n

a witty remarksomething that is lively, interesting, amusing, or impressive

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zing•er

(ˈzɪŋ ər)

n.

1. a quick, witty, or pointed remark or retort.

2. something that surprises or shocks, as a piece of news.

[1950–55]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

zinger - a striking or amusing or caustic remark; "he always greeted me with a new zinger"; "she tried to think of some killer of an argument, a real zinger that would disarm all opposition" comment, remark, input - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"

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Translations

zinger

n to be a real zinger (inf) → wie eine Bombe einschlagen

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