1
: something causing or meant to cause interest, surprise, or shock
2
: a pointed witty remark or retort
Examples of zinger in a Sentence
The candidate couldn't help getting off a zinger or two about his opponent.
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The 145th annual Fancy Farm Picnic wasn't short on BBQ — or political zingers.
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Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Aug. 2025
Rarely has Sandler felt this in the pocket with quips and zingers.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
Both help each other out in a rousing narrative chock-full of real-life roundball stars and choice Sandler zingers.
2. 'Punch-Drunk Love' (2002)
Paul Thomas Anderson's romantic dramedy is the first to really toss Sandler in the awards-season mix.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2025
An awards show for comedians always has its fair share of roast-worthy one-liners and zingers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
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Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Aug. 2025
Rarely has Sandler felt this in the pocket with quips and zingers.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
Both help each other out in a rousing narrative chock-full of real-life roundball stars and choice Sandler zingers.
2. 'Punch-Drunk Love' (2002)
Paul Thomas Anderson's romantic dramedy is the first to really toss Sandler in the awards-season mix.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 July 2025
An awards show for comedians always has its fair share of roast-worthy one-liners and zingers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for zinger
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“Zinger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zinger. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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