zings
Witty cutting remarks
Zings is the plural of zing—a sharp, high-pitched sound or a burst of energy and excitement: The zings of bullets ricocheted off the walls.
As a verb form, zings means to move swiftly with that sound, or to deliver a pointed remark: She zings him every chance she gets.
The word captures something quick and piercing.
Sharp, biting flavor
- bitePierce with teeth
- pungencySharp smell or taste
- tartnessAcidic sharpness in taste
- acidityLow pH condition
sourness · zest · kick · punch · snap · twang · piquancy · edge
Capacity for spirited existence
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- pepLively vigor
- verveSpirited enthusiasm
- pizzazzLively, attention-grabbing quality
oomph · vigor · zest · liveliness · punch · snap · dynamism · exuberance
Brief metallic tone
- twangSharp vibrating sound
- snapSudden sharp sound
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- popFizzy drink, regionally
buzz · whir · hum · vibration · reverberation · resonance · ring · plink
tang
Sharp, biting flavor
acidity · sourness · zest · kick · punch · snap · twang · piquancy · edge · nip
vitality
Capacity for spirited existence
pizzazz · oomph · vigor · zest · liveliness · punch · snap · dynamism · exuberance · vivacity
ping
Brief metallic tone
pop · buzz · whir · hum · vibration · reverberation · resonance · ring · plink · thrum
whiz
Informal term for expert
dart · streak · flash · fly · speed · hurtle · shoot · whistle · buzz · sail
barb
Backward-pointing spike
retort · wisecrack · comeback · one-liner · putdown · snark · burn · shot · needle · taunt
zingscompliments
Expressions of admiration
praises · flatters · lauds · extols · butters up