zingers
Witty pointed remarks
Zingers are sharp, witty remarks—quick comebacks or pointed comments that sting or surprise.
A zinger lands with impact, often getting a laugh or silencing an opponent: She delivered a zinger that left him speechless.
In political debates, candidates try to land zingers that will be replayed in news clips.
The word can also describe anything with punch or zing—a particularly spicy dish or a plot twist.
Damage by heat
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- comebackRecovery after decline
- dissInsult, in slang
- jabQuick, straight blow
barb · dig · slam · takedown · putdown · retort · snap · cutting remark
Brief standalone joke
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
- quipBrief, clever remark
- wisecrackFlippant clever remark
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
gag · jest · witticism · bon mot · crack · funny · comeback · snappy
Cream-filled sponge cakes
- cream fillingSoft sweet pastry interior
- frostingSweet cake covering
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- raspberryAggregate bramble fruit
devil's food · sponge cake · lunchbox · convenience store · junk food · processed · wrapper · treat
burn
Damage by heat
jab · barb · dig · slam · takedown · putdown · retort · snap · cutting remark · sick burn
one-liner
Brief standalone joke
joke · gag · jest · witticism · bon mot · crack · funny · comeback · snappy · quick wit
Twinkies
Cream-filled sponge cakes
- cream fillingSoft sweet pastry interior
- frostingSweet cake covering
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
raspberry · devil's food · sponge cake · lunchbox · convenience store · junk food · processed · wrapper · treat
zingerscompliments
Expressions of admiration
flattery · praise · kind words · accolades · sweet nothings
zingersplatitudes
Trite moral remarks
banalities · clichés · bromides · pleasantries · small talk
zingersreassurances
Statements restoring confidence
warm fuzzies · gentle words · soothers · kind words · encouragements