extra zing
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4.9
- noun
- Informal
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toque extra
- Putting a little extra zing on the lobster's claw, Brooksie.
Examples
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This cocktail includes a splash of ginger beer for an extra zing.
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To make the dish more exciting, you can add some herbs for an extra zing.
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A squeeze of lime juice adds an extra zing to the ceviche.
Synonyms
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1.1
A thing added to food or drink to give it a certain taste
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7.2
A lively, exciting energy in a person or thing
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1.8
An added taste that makes food or drink tastier
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3.5
A small spicy taste or sudden energy that makes something more exciting
A lively, energetic quality or a strong, pleasant taste in people and food
A sharp, lively taste like lemon or mild spice
Antonyms
How Lively
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from 'extra' (more than usual) + 'zing' (liveliness, zest), yielding 'additional liveliness or flavor.' This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition following regular English patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Extra zing uses zing, a word that copies a quick, sharp sound or taste, like the bright note of a plucked string or the bite of a lemon. So, imagine adding that sudden spark to food or an idea; extra zing means 'extra liveliness' or 'more flavor'.