Antonyms for zinger


Grammar : Noun
Spell : zing-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈzɪŋ ər


Definition of zinger

Origin :
  • "cruel quip," 1970, from zing + -er (1). Earlier it was baseball slang for "fastball" (by 1957).
  • As in offense : noun insult, displeasure
  • As in slur : noun insult
  • As in wisecrack : noun joke
  • As in one-liner : noun quick sly comment
  • As in snappy comeback : noun snappy answer
  • As in ruffled feathers : noun offense
  • As in hit : noun strike, bump

Synonyms for zinger

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