zinger
/ˈzɪŋər/
noun
- A clever, funny, or surprising remark, especially one that criticizes or embarrasses someone.
- She delivered a zinger that left the whole room laughing.
- I thought of the perfect zinger five minutes after the conversation ended.
- His speech was full of zingers aimed at the opposing team.
- Something that is very exciting, impressive, or effective.
- That new energy drink is a zinger; it woke me right up.
- The final scene of the movie was a real zinger — nobody saw it coming.
- Her serve in tennis was a zinger that the opponent couldn't return.