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A word to express surprise or shock. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT
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An expression that means relax and celebrate. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT
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Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.

Zing

Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPT
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