zinger

Definition

A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown.

Etymology

From zing + -er.

Example Sentences

• "The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out."
• "On the first pitch from Kline, Lofton hits a zinger of a single into right field that J.D. Drew picks up on one bounce, and if he makes a good throw he has a chance to throw David Bell out at home plate."
• "I wasn't looking to make friends; there had been too much animosity between us in the past, and maybe the guy had a zinger waiting on me."