different between zinger vs rounder

English

Etymology

zing +? -er

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -???(?)

Noun

zinger (plural zingers)

1. (informal) A very rapidly moving object, especially one that is thrown.

   The pitcher threw a real zinger and struck him out.

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

   My little niece let fly with the zinger that my sister was pregnant again.

3. (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.

4. (informal) An outstanding, energetic and surprising thing or person.
5. Something to eat or drink that is tart and stimulating.

Synonyms

• (surprising, pointed, or telling remark): one-liner

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??a?nd?(?)/
• Rhymes: -a?nd?(?)

Etymology 1

From Middle English rounder, roundere, equivalent to round +? -er (comparative suffix).

Adjective

rounder

1. comparative form of round: more round

Etymology 2

From round +? -er (agent suffix).

Noun

rounder (plural rounders)

1. A Methodist preacher traveling a circuit, also referred to as a circuit rider.
   • ?Mike Richards - "Kentucky Hills of Tennessee"

     My daddy was a rounder, he wore a rounder's hat and coat.

2. A railroad man who worked at a roundhouse, operating the turntable.
   • 1923, Traditional(Arr. Fiddlin' John Carson), Casey Jones

     Come all you rounders if you want to hear

     A story I'm a-tellin' on a brave engineer

     Casey Jones was this rounder's name

     On a six-eight wheeler boys he won his fame...

3. A person who earns a living by playing cards
4. A person who makes the rounds of bars, saloons, and similar establishments; figuratively, a debaucher or roué
   • 2006, based on traditional, "Cocaine Habit", Old Crow Medicine Show

     Take a whiff on me

     Take a whiff on me

     All you rounders, take a whiff on me

     Hey, hey, honey, take a whiff on me

5. One who rounds; one who comes about frequently or regularly.
6. A tool for making an edge or surface round.

Anagrams

• Rednour, rondure, unorder