Zing: meaning, definitions and examples

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zing

 

[ zɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music

A sharp, high-pitched sound or tone.

Synonyms

high-pitched tone, sharp sound.

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Word Description / Examples
zing

Zing can also refer to a sharp, buzzing sound similar to that of an insect or a fast-moving object.

  • He heard a zing as the arrow flew past his ear.
  • The zing of the bee made her jump in surprise.
sharp sound

Sharp sound refers to a sound that is severe or intense, often causing discomfort or drawing immediate attention. It can describe noises like screeches or clanks.

  • The sharp sound of the glass breaking made everyone stop.
  • There was a sharp sound coming from the machinery, indicating a problem.
high-pitched tone

High-pitched tone is used to describe a sound that has a high frequency. It is commonly associated with alarms, whistles, or certain musical notes.

  • The alarm clock emitted a high-pitched tone that startled everyone.
  • Her voice reached a high-pitched tone when she was excited.

Examples of usage

  • The zing of the guitar strings filled the room.
  • She could hear the zing of the wind blowing through the trees.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

To move swiftly with a high-pitched sound.

Synonyms

speed, whiz.

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Word Description / Examples
zing

Can be used to describe the sound something makes when it moves quickly and energetically.

  • I heard the arrow zing past me.
speed

Refers to the rate at which something moves or operates. It's commonly used in contexts involving vehicles, technology, or general movement.

  • The car raced by at incredible speed.
  • He increased his running speed to win the race.
whiz

Often describes someone who is very skilled or moves quickly, especially in certain activities or fields like technology or academics. It can also describe the sound of something moving swiftly.

  • She's a whiz at solving complex math problems.
  • The ball whizzed past his head.

Examples of usage

  • The ball zinged past his head.
  • The bird zinged through the sky with incredible speed.

Translations

Translations of the word "zing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 zumbido

🇮🇳 झंकार

🇩🇪 Summen

🇮🇩 dengung

🇺🇦 дзижчання

🇵🇱 brzęczenie

🇯🇵 ブーン

🇫🇷 bourdonnement

🇪🇸 zumbido

🇹🇷 vızıltı

🇰🇷 윙윙거림

🇸🇦 طنين

🇨🇿 bzučení

🇸🇰 bzukot

🇨🇳 嗡嗡声

🇸🇮 brnenje

🇮🇸 suð

🇰🇿 ызың

🇬🇪 ზუზუნი

🇦🇿 vızıltı

🇲🇽 zumbido

Etymology

The word 'zing' originated in the 1930s as an onomatopoeic word to describe a sharp, high-pitched sound. It has since evolved to also represent swift movement with a similar sound. The word is often used in informal contexts, especially in relation to music or fast-paced actions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,362 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.