zing

noun

1. vitality, animation, or zest.
2. a quality or characteristic that excites the interest, enthusiasm, etc.: a tourist town with lots of zing.
3. a sharp singing or whining noise, as of a bullet passing through the air.

verb (used without object)

4. to move or proceed with a sharp singing or whining noise: The cars zinged down the highway.
5. to move or proceed with speed or vitality; zip.

verb (used with object)

6. to cause to move with or as with a sharp, singing or whining noise: The pitcher zinged a slider right over the plate.
7. Slang. to blame or criticize severely: City Hall always gets zinged when crime increases.

noun informal

1. a short high-pitched buzzing sound, as of a bullet or vibrating string
2. vitality; zest

verb

3. (intr) to make or move with or as if with a high-pitched buzzing sound

n.

1911, “high pitched sound,” 1918, of echoic origin. Slang meaning “energy, zest” is attested from 1918.