zinger
Example Sentences
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All America wants is to see its new favorite TV personality, Zlatan, get one last zinger in at Alexi Lalas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Fittingly, the humor bobs and weaves, setting up punchlines only to pivot to a zinger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2024
But what viewers always focus on are the moments where one candidate has a zinger of a line, or somehow unnerves their opponent, or simply seems more in control.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2024
“Let me ask that question!” he directed DeSantis, after Ron tried to land one zinger.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2023
Finally, "Oh, Say-So. I didn't hear you. In here trying to get my jokes together. Trying to write a zinger for you to take to school tomorrow, y'know?"
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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Comedy Lingo
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