Zing: meaning, definitions and examples
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zing
[ zɪŋ ]
music
A sharp, high-pitched sound or tone.
Synonyms
high-pitched tone, sharp sound.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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zing |
Zing can also refer to a sharp, buzzing sound similar to that of an insect or a fast-moving object.
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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.
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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.
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Examples of usage
- The zing of the guitar strings filled the room.
- She could hear the zing of the wind blowing through the trees.
informal
To move swiftly with a high-pitched sound.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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zing |
Can be used to describe the sound something makes when it moves quickly and energetically.
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speed |
Refers to the rate at which something moves or operates. It's commonly used in contexts involving vehicles, technology, or general movement.
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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.
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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
- energia
- entusiasmo
🇮🇳 झंकार
- ऊर्जा
- उत्साह
🇩🇪 Summen
- Energie
- Begeisterung
🇮🇩 dengung
- energi
- antusiasme
🇺🇦 дзижчання
- енергія
- ентузіазм
🇵🇱 brzęczenie
- energia
- entuzjazm
🇯🇵 ブーン
- エネルギー
- 熱意
🇫🇷 bourdonnement
- énergie
- enthousiasme
🇪🇸 zumbido
- energía
- entusiasmo
🇹🇷 vızıltı
- enerji
- coşku
🇰🇷 윙윙거림
- 에너지
- 열정
🇸🇦 طنين
- طاقة
- حماس
🇨🇿 bzučení
- energie
- nadšení
🇸🇰 bzukot
- energia
- nadšenie
🇨🇳 嗡嗡声
- 能量
- 热情
🇸🇮 brnenje
- energija
- navdušenje
🇮🇸 suð
- orka
- áhugi
🇰🇿 ызың
- энергия
- құлшыныс
🇬🇪 ზუზუნი
- ენერგია
- ენთუზიაზმი
🇦🇿 vızıltı
- enerji
- həvəs
🇲🇽 zumbido
- energía
- entusiasmo
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.
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