Zinger

Pronunciation: /ˈzɪŋər/

Zinger (noun)

  1. A quick, witty comment that surprises or entertains people.
  2. A strong or clever criticism that is often unexpected.

Examples

  • A well-timed zinger can lighten the mood in any conversation.
  • His zinger about the project caught everyone off guard.

Common collocations: deliver a zinger, come up with a zinger, throw a zinger, receive a zinger

Synonyms of Zinger

Neutral

Antonyms of Zinger

  • — an embarrassing mistake or error, opposite of a clever remark
  • — a state of darkness or sadness, opposite of humor and wit