zinger

Definition

  • noun: a quick and clever comment that criticizes or insults someone
  • noun: something causing or meant to cause interest, surprise, or shock

Examples

  • The candidate couldn't help getting off a 'zinger' or two about his opponent.

Movie quotes

  • (..) what I wanted, and you waited until the very last moment to give it to me." I was prepared for more cruelty. I was sure that she would get in one final zinger, about how I let her down, and about how I was fat and stupid, and too tall to be an effective Lindy-hopper. How I was needy and a burden (..)
    2018 TvShow: BoJack Horseman Title: Free Churro Season: 5 Episode 6