Definition of zap
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
—used to express a sound made by or as if by a gun
2
—used to indicate a sudden or instantaneous occurrence
zap
verb
zapped; zapping
Definition of zap (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: to get rid of, destroy, or kill especially with or as if with sudden force
b
: to hit with or as if with a sudden concentrated application of force or energy
c
: to irradiate especially with microwaves
2a
: to propel suddenly or speedily
b
: to transport instantaneously
3
: to avoid watching (something, such as a television commercial) by changing channels especially with a remote control or by fast-forwarding a videotape
1
: to move with speed or force
2
: to change television channels using a remote control
zap
nounDefinition of zap (Entry 3 of 3)
: a pungent or zestful quality : zip
also
: a sudden forceful blow
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The first known use of zap was in 1929
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