zinger: alternatives and connections

The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of f…

To consider or remark by way of criticism or censure; to express censure; -- with on or upon.

To speak or write in return to, as in return to a call or question, or to a speech, declaration, argument, or the like; to reply to (a…

With a quick pace; quick; fast; speedily.

A witty repartee; a jest.

To make acute or witty; to enliven.

intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty

intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty

A fanciful, odd, or extravagant notion; a quant fancy; an unnatural or affected conception; a witty thought or turn of expression; a f…

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); "it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher"

Facetious; witty; humorous.

Witty or humorous writings or saying; witticisms; merry conceits.

Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, as a small pic…

A quick cast of the eyes; a quick or a casual look; a swift survey; a glimpse.

Jocose; witty; humorous.

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation…

an extemporaneous speech or remark; "a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated"

Witty; shrewd; adroit; keen; sagacious; as, an ingenious reply.