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zing (zĭng)
n.
A brief high-pitched humming or buzzing sound, such as that made by a swiftly passing object or a taut vibrating string.
v., zinged, zing·ing, zings.
v.intr.
To make a zing.
To move swiftly with or as if with a zing: an arrow zinging toward its target.
Informal. To be vivacious or lively: a conversation zinging along.
v.tr. Informal.
To attack verbally; criticize sharply: zing an opponent in a debate.
To strike suddenly.
[Imitative.]
I personally have always used it in the "To attack verbally; criticize sharply: zing an opponent in a debate." sort of way.. But I've heard of the others as well.
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