zinger

noun5

1. •
   (US, informal) A surprising or unusually pointed, humorous and impressive insult or insulting quip.

   • 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. — 2007
2. •
   (US, informal) An outstanding, energetic and surprising thing or person.

   • Think about all the scientists—and all the microscopes and lab equipment and testing—that may come up with zero instead of a zinger. — 2006
3. •
   (US, informal) A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown.

   • The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out.
4. •
   (US, informal) An event that when experienced leaves the witness dazed, either physically or metaphorically.

   • I was still reeling from the zinger of seeing my ex on a date with my best friend.
5. •
   (US, Canada) A piece of food or drink that is tart and stimulating.

   • Gonna eat bran muffins till they close this bakery down I ain't been nothing but hungry since my baby ain't around I'm gonna mix red zinger with my ginseng tea I'm probably gonna gain about 20 pounds. — 1990