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zingy

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/ˈzɪŋɡi/ · zin-gy

having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy or tangy flavor; bright and lively.

Meanings

adjectiveinformal

having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy or tangy flavor; bright and lively.

مضبوط، خوشگوار اور کچھ مسالہ دار یا ترش ذائقے والی چیز؛ روشن اور زندہ دل.

ذائقہ دار

zaika daar

Synonyms

spicytangylivelyمضبوطچٹپٹازندہ دل

Antonyms

blanddulltastelessبے ذائقہسردخاموش

Common Collocations

  • zingy flavor
  • zingy salad
  • zingy sauce

Example Sentences

The zingy flavor of the dish made it unforgettable.

کھانے کا ذائقہ دار ذائقہ اسے ناقابل فراموش بنا دیتا ہے.

Khanay ka zaika daar zaika ise naqablay faramosh bana deta hai.

She added some zingy spices to the salad for extra flavor.

اس نے سلاد میں کچھ چٹپٹے مصالحے ڈالے تاکہ ذائقہ مزیدار ہو.

Us ne salad mein kuch chatpptay masalay daale taake zaika mazeedaar ho.

The cocktail had a zingy effect that refreshed everyone.

کا کٹیل نے ایسا ذائقہ دیا کہ سب کو تازگی بخش دی.

Cocktail ne aisa zaika diya ke sab ko tazgi bakhsh di.

Easily Confused With

zesty:Zingy implies a stronger flavor, while zesty is more about citrus notes.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of zing as energy, and zingy as lively energy in flavor.

Picture a bright dish with vibrant colors and a spicy fragrance.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کا حال ذائقہ دار نہیں، وہ خوشی کیسی؟

Jis ka haal zaika daar nahi, woh khushi kaisi?

What happiness is there if the state is not flavorful?

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "zing" — a lively, exciting quality

First known use: 1960s

The term 'zingy' is derived from the word 'zing', which has been used since the mid-20th century to describe something vibrant or lively. The adjective form is a natural extension.