So, what does "zing" mean? Once again, I haven't come across this word before. Perhaps it says a lot about my lexical priming. Haha. Anyway, according to the article, it means "injecting new zest into the education sector".
How does Dictionary.com define "zing"? It says:
zing:
–noun
1. vitality, animation, or zest.
2. a quality or characteristic that excites the interest, enthusiasm, etc.: a tourist town with lots of zing.
3. a sharp singing or whining noise, as of a bullet passing through the air.
I was curious about the origin of the word, and so here it is, also from Dictionary.com:
Word Origin & History
zing
1911, "high pitched sound," 1918, of echoic origin. Slang meaning "energy, zest" is attested from 1918. Zinger "cruel quip" first attested 1970.
What does Merriam-Webster Online say about "zing"?
zing:
1. a shrill humming noise
2. a : an enjoyably exciting or stimulating quality : zest
I had thought "zing" to be something from the Chinese culture. Sounds like something related to Traditional Chinese Medicine. HAHA.
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