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单词 zinging
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zingingn.

Brit. /ˈzɪŋɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈzɪŋɪŋ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: zing v., -ing suffix1.
Etymology: < zing v. + -ing suffix1.
colloquial (originally U.S.).
A sharp, high-pitched ringing, buzzing, or whining sound.
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the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > sounds heard in body > [noun] > ringing, etc., in the ears
ringinga1398
tinklinga1398
sibilusc1400
sounding1600
singing1605
bombus1753
tympanophony1899
zinging1921
the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > continuous or protracted sound > sibilant sound > [noun] > buzz
buzzing1495
beminga1522
fuzzing1676
bumble1834
Z-ing1852
zizz1860
zizzing1884
zinging1921
tizziness1976
the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > unpleasant quality > mournful or plaintive sound > [noun] > howl, wail, or whine
howlingc1440
howla1616
wail1825
zinging1921
bloop1931
1921 Amer. Angler Aug. 204/1 Not a sound could be heard save the faint zinging of a host of beastly gnats peek-a-boo-ing round our faces.
1980 A. McCandless Leap in Dark viii. 149 Becker..lay flat on his stomach through the hideous crashes of the explosions, the zinging of mortar, shell and stone fragments flying about, the tangy smell of cordite.
2010 Washington Post (Nexis) 21 Jan. (Met 2 ed.) 1 He said he had a ‘zinging’ in his ears.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2021; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

zingingadj.

Brit. /ˈzɪŋɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈzɪŋɪŋ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: zing v., -ing suffix2.
Etymology: < zing v. + -ing suffix2.
colloquial (originally U.S.).
1.
a. Designating something (esp. a rapidly moving object) making a sharp, high-pitched ringing or whining sound. Also more generally: designating something moving, hit, or thrown with great speed.
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1915 Boston Evening Globe 27 Feb. (Evening ed.) 1/4 You reasoned that the bullets which detonated like loud toy torpedoes, in the mud, on trees, on brick, were the ones to ignore. The singing, zinging ones that passed you by were the devils that might...
1934 Hammond (Indiana) Times 14 Apr. (Final ed.) 7/4 (advt.) A zinging drive down the fairway.
1952 Courier (Pittsburgh) 13 Sept. (City ed.) 22/1 He took the opposite direction with the sound of zinging bullets to bring him back.
2007 A. Boushéy Talking Teenagers 76 It was the instant noise level that set him off: zinging machines, musical dancing animals, and kids shrieking.
2016 Belfast Tel. (Nexis) 16 July (Sport section) 46 Penrose peeled off a zinging shot that Donegal goalkeeper Paul Durcan got a big toe on.
b. Designating a sharp, high-pitched ringing or whining sound, esp. one made by a rapidly moving object.
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the world > physical sensation > hearing and noise > degree, kind, or quality of sound > resonance or sonority > ringing sound > [adjective] > pinging
pinging1865
zinging1930
1930 C. B. Moten Black Lily in Pittsburgh Courier 6 Dec. ii. 3/1 Before he could move, a thin, zinging sound slit the hot stillness.
1970 ‘D. Halliday’ Dolly & Cookie Bird xi. 170 There was a sharp pop, a clang, and the zinging noise of a ricocheting bullet.
1978 G. Durrell Garden of Gods iii. 59 The air was..full of the zinging cries of cicadas.
1990 R. Bass in S. Ravenel New Stories from South (1991) 207 Jimy would..shoot his pistol at the boulders, causing the bullets to ricochet all around with mean, zinging whines.
2. That abounds with energy or excitement; vibrant, lively.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > [adjective]
sprindeOE
livelyOE
kaskc1300
wightc1300
courageousc1386
wighty14..
wieldya1413
ablec1440
tall of hand1530
sappy1558
energical1565
energetical1585
greenya1586
stout1600
strenuous1602
forceful?1624
actuous1626
vigorous1638
vivid1638
high-spirited1653
hearty1665
actuose1677
living1699
full-blooded1707
executive1708
rugged1731
sousing1735
energic1740
bouncing1743
two-fisted1774
energetic1782
zestful1797
rollicking1801
through-ganging1814
throughgoing1814
slashing1828
high-powered1829
high pressure1834
rip-roaring1834
red-blooded1836
ripsnorting1846
zesty1853
dynamic1856
throbbing1864
goey1875
torpedoic1893
kinky1903
zippy1903
go-at-it1904
punchy1907
up-and-at-'em1909
driving1916
vibranta1929
kinetic1931
zinging1931
high-octane1936
zingy1938
slam-bang1939
balls-to-the-wall1967
balls-out1968
ass-kicking1977
hi-octane1977
1931 Manitoba Free Press 11 May 9/3 (advt.) Work better. Play heartier. Glory in that zinging urge that overflows from a body perfectly fit.
1985 A. Rice Vampire Lestat 100 A lovely zinging pleasure passed through me.
2004 House Beautiful Apr. 114 Price aims to sustain a zinging palette of color combinations.
2015 Radio Times 9 May (South/West ed.) 54/1 If shows this bold and popular haven't made the cut, what has? The answer, of course, is plenty of similarly zinging fare, from Sherlock to Peaky Blinders to Marvellous.
3. Of a blow, stroke, etc.: delivered quickly and sharply; stinging.
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1944 Washington Post 24 Jan. 8/3 He pawed his left in the face of an imaginary foe, bringing over two zinging rights.
1972 Daily Tel. 4 Feb. (Colour Suppl.) 8/3 She beat me like a rug, pounded me like dough, using karate chops, zinging finger stabs, incredible flicks.
2011 www.yorkpress.co.uk 15 Mar. (accessed 23 Mar. 2020) Against Mitchell's zinging jab, Wylie was the aggressor for most of the five two-minute rounds.
4. Of a remark, observation, etc.: quick-witted, clever, pithy; striking, memorable; pointed, piercing. Cf. zinger n. 2b.
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the mind > mental capacity > understanding > intelligence, cleverness > wit, wittiness > [adjective] > of speech or writing
smart1585
witty1598
sharp1700
zinging1972
the mind > mental capacity > understanding > intelligence, cleverness > wit, wittiness > wit with words > [adjective]
snip-snap1673
quippish1817
quippy1859
quipsome1881
smart-mouthed1967
zinging1972
1972 Lebanon (Pa.) Daily News 4 Jan. 17/5 It is the nature of Miss Rivers' technique to be a zinging one-liner specialist, and she is good at it.
1989 St. Louis (Missouri) Post-Dispatch (Nexis) 8 Sept. (Sports section) 1 d He runs the clubhouse card games and keeps his teammates honest with zinging wisecracks.
1997 Variety (Nexis) 28 Apr. 103 The dialogue..shows her abundant talent for lowbrow repartee and the zinging insult.
2019 @rcscribbler 8 May in twitter.com (accessed 26 Aug. 2020) Revenge is a dish best served on stage with a zinging punchline.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2021; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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