OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 27479

zinger

/ˈzɪŋə(ɹ)/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
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A surprising or unusually pointed, humorous and impressive insult or insulting quip.
I wasn't looking to make friends; there had been too much animosity between us in the past, and maybe the guy had a zinger waiting on me.
You might think it's almost worthwhile calling them and restarting the argument just to get that final zinger in. Why do you think of something good to say when it's too late?
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