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   zap

   /zap/

   verb

   • 1. destroy or obliterate: "zap the enemy's artillery before it can damage your core units" Similar annihilatedestroywipe outobliteratewipe off the face of the earthwipe off the mapkillslaughterexterminateeliminateliquidateeradicateextinguishfinish offeraseroot outextirpateinformal:take outrub outsnuff outwasteOpposite createbuildestablish
   • 2. cause to move suddenly and rapidly in a specified direction: "the boat zapped us up river" Similar hurryracerunsprintspeeddashboltdartrushhastenhurtlecareerstreakshootwhizzoomgo like lightninggo hell for leatherspank alongbowl alongrattle alongwhirlwhooshbuzzswoopflashblastchargestampedegallopsweephareflywingscurryscudscutterscrambleinformal:beltpelttearhotfoot itzipwhipscootscorchburn rubbergo like a bat out of hellbombbucketshiftput one's foot downgo like the clappersleg itwheechclipboogiehightailbarrellay rubberget the lead outvulgar slang:drag/tear/haul assliterary:fleetarchaic:posthierare:driveOpposite amblestroll
   • ▪ move suddenly and rapidly, especially between television channels or sections of videotape by use of a remote control: "video recorders mean the audience will zap through the ads"
   • 3. cook or warm (food or a hot drink) in a microwave oven.

   noun

   • 1. a sudden effect or event that makes a dramatic impact, especially a sudden burst of energy or sound: "the eggs get an extra zap of UV light"

   Word Origin 1920s (originally US): imitative.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishZAPPED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Zapped is the past tense and past participle of zap, which means to hit or shock someone or something with electricity. Learn how to use this informal word in different contexts with sentences from various sources.

   • Zap

     to go somewhere or do something quickly: Have I got time to...

   • English (US)

     ZAPPED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of zap...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › zappedZapped Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Apr 5, 2024 · Zap can be an interjection, a verb, or a noun with different meanings related to sound, force, energy, or speed. Learn the synonyms, examples, and history of zap from the authoritative source of American English.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishZAPPED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Zapped is an informal adjective that means exhausted, tired, or drained. It can also mean to turn off or switch off something, such as a TV or a device. See examples, synonyms, and usage trends of zapped.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryZAPPED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Zapped is the past tense of zap, which means to shoot or stun someone or something with electricity. Learn how to use zapped in sentences with different meanings and contexts from various sources.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishZAP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Zap can mean to destroy, kill, or cook something with electricity, radiation, or a microwave. It can also mean to move quickly or change channels on a device. See more meanings, synonyms, and usage examples of zap.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › zappedZapped - definition of zapped by The Free Dictionary

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   Zapped is an informal word that means to strike with a beam of energy, electric current, or supernatural power, or to have a sudden and powerful effect. It can also be used as an adjective to describe exhaustion or a noun to refer to a burst of energy.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionzap verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Zap is an informal verb that means to destroy, kill, hit, move or change something or somebody suddenly and with force. Learn how to use zap in different contexts, such as computer games, stress relief, remote control and fast reading.