zinger

/ˈzɪŋər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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