zingyhttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zingy_adj%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezingy, adj.
Revised 2021

zingyadjective

colloquial.
  1. 1.
    1938–
    Energetic, exciting, vibrant; (of a remark, joke, etc.) witty, lively, and effective.
    1. 1938
      implied in:
      It is for distributors, and distributors alone, to bring back the old time zinginess of point-of-sale showmanship. [at zinginess n.]
      Variety 17 August 3/2
    2. 1939
      There are a score of zingy hit tunes headed by ‘Good Morning’, ‘Where or When’, ‘Babes in Arms’ and other hits.
      Evening Herald (Provo, Utah) 24 December 4/1
    3. 1962
      A zingy collection..that every with-it girl is going to adore.
      Guardian 7 February 9/1
    4. 1976
      Some zingy, down-to-earth comments... She doesn't mince words.
      Publishers Weekly 16 August 116/1
    5. 2006
      The zingy feeling of euphoria when you fall in love with a new person.
      New Scientist 8 July 46/1
    6. 2020
      Her state-of-the-nation novel crackles with zingy one-liners and shrewd humour.
      MailOnline (Nexis) 27 February
  2. 2.
    1942–
    Of food or drink: having a zesty, tangy, or piquant flavour. Also: designating such a flavour.
    1. 1942
      Stir up excitement with these Deviled Ham Turnovers. They're zingy.
      Ladies' Home Journal July 83/4
    2. 1975
      A zingy Moselle, from a world famous estate.
      Observer 9 November 22/6
    3. 1999
      A zingy, Thai-style noodle salad.
      BBC Vegetarian Good Food May 49/1
    4. 2014
      Arinto is a higher-acidity grape..that delivers a zingy lemon note.
      Wine Spectator 31 July 26/2

zingy, adj. was revised in March 2021.

zingy, adj. was last modified in July 2023.