zingier; zingiest
1
: enjoyably exciting
a zingy musical
2
: strikingly attractive or appealing
wore a zingy new outfit
3
: sharply piquant
a zingy salad
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recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests
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Finish with citrus: Impart a fresh, zingy taste by adding lemon or lime juice right at the end.
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Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Genre tropes abound, including an arch, profane narrator; a zingy, believable enemies-to-lovers plot; and a cliffhanger-rich structure.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
Instead, a blush-pink broth—silky and luscious—boasts a range of complex flavors: tangy pickled fennel, meaty maitake mushrooms, and hints of zingy ginger completely steal the show.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
McEntire and Escobedo’s sharp, zingy chemistry mirrors siblings despite their four-decade-plus age difference.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
Genre tropes abound, including an arch, profane narrator; a zingy, believable enemies-to-lovers plot; and a cliffhanger-rich structure.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
Instead, a blush-pink broth—silky and luscious—boasts a range of complex flavors: tangy pickled fennel, meaty maitake mushrooms, and hints of zingy ginger completely steal the show.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
McEntire and Escobedo’s sharp, zingy chemistry mirrors siblings despite their four-decade-plus age difference.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zingy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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