zinged

[zɪŋd]

zinged Definition

  • 1to move very quickly with a high-pitched buzzing sound
  • 2to criticize someone or something in a sharp, witty, and pointed way

Using zinged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "zinged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bullet zinged past my ear.

  • Example

    He zinged his opponent with a clever comeback.

  • Example

    The comedian zinged the politicians in the audience.

zinged Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: zinged in Brief

The verb 'zinged' [zɪŋd] has two meanings. The first is to move very quickly with a high-pitched buzzing sound, as in 'The bullet zinged past my ear.' The second is to criticize someone or something in a sharp, witty, and pointed way, exemplified by 'He zinged his opponent with a clever comeback.' Synonyms for this sense of 'zinged' include 'criticized,' 'ridiculed,' and 'mocked.'