Zingy: meaning, definitions and examples

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zingy

 

[ หˆzษชล‹ษช ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food flavor

The term 'zingy' is often used to describe food that has a lively, sharp, and pleasantly piquant taste. It can refer to dishes that have a vibrant flavor profile, often enhanced by citrus or spicy elements. Zingy foods are typically refreshing and invigorating, making them popular in various cuisines. This descriptor is often applied to dressings, sauces, and certain fruits, highlighting their crisp and lively characteristics.

Synonyms

savory, spicy, tangy, zesty

Examples of usage

  • The salad had a zingy lemon dressing.
  • I love the zingy flavor of fresh ginger in my stir-fry.
  • The salsa was deliciously zingy with its mix of tomatoes and lime.
  • She added a zingy twist to the traditional recipe.

Translations

Translations of the word "zingy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น picante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเคฟเค‚เค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lebendig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pedas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะบัƒั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pikantny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ‘ใ‚คใ‚ทใƒผใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpicรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ picante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baharatlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pikantnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pikatnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พ›่พฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaฤinjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kryddaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะบะฐะฝั‚ะฝั‹ะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aci

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ picante

Etymology

The word 'zingy' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the expression 'zing,' which denotes a sharp, exciting quality, often associated with sound or flavor. The informal use of 'zing' is linked to the 1920s, when it began to be used to describe something that is lively or striking. This playful term evolved to describe flavors in food that excite the palate, often associated with the freshness found in citrous fruits and spicy ingredients. Over the years, 'zingy' has become a popular adjective in culinary contexts, often used by chefs and food enthusiasts to express the invigorating qualities of a dish.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,757, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.