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Word entry · 6 letters

zinger

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"Sharp comeback"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈzɪŋə(ɹ)/Part of speech nounSorted eginrzStarts with ZEnds with R1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Filled answer is this word (ZINGER).

Definitions

  1. a striking or amusing or caustic remark

Word origin

From zing + -er.

Used in a sentence

  • The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out.
  • On the first pitch from Kline, Lofton hits a zinger of a single into right field that J.D. Drew picks up on one bounce, and if he makes a good throw he has a chance to throw David Bell out at home plate.
  • 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.

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