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Definition |
a clever and witty remark, intended to be
humorous or provocative |
Examples |
1) Carl surprised everyone with a
zinger, cleverly defusing the
tension with his witty one-liner. 2) During the heated debate, she
delivered a zinger that left
everyone in the room speechless and stunned. |
Etymology |
The term originated in the United States in
the 1930s, referring to a clever and witty one-liner that could catch
someone off guard with its humor or provocation. |
Synonyms |
wisecracking, taunt, punchline |
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