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noun Informal.
- a quick, witty, or pointed remark or retort: During the debate she made a couple of zingers that deflated the opposition.
- a surprise, shock, or piece of electrifying news: The president’s resignation was a real zinger.
- a person or thing that has vitality or animation or produces startling results.
“cruel quip,” 1970, from zing + -er (1). Earlier it was baseball slang for “fastball” (by 1957).