zap

/zæp/
verb
  1. To destroy, kill, or hit with a sudden burst of energy, such as electricity or a laser.
    • The scientist zapped the sample with a laser to test its strength.
    • The superhero used his powers to zap the villain.
    • I accidentally zapped myself when I touched the exposed wire.
  2. To move or cause to move very quickly.
    • She zapped through her homework in just ten minutes.
    • The message zapped across the internet in seconds.
    • The car zapped past us on the highway.
  3. To cook or heat something in a microwave oven.
    • You can zap the popcorn in the microwave for a quick snack.
    • I'll zap this leftover pizza for lunch.
    • He zapped the soup for two minutes until it was hot.
  4. To change television channels quickly using a remote control.
    • Stop zapping and just pick a show to watch.
    • He kept zapping through the channels but found nothing good.
    • She zapped from the news to a movie in an instant.
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noun
  1. A sudden burst of energy, sound, or activity.
    • The game started with a zap of light on the screen.
    • The machine made a loud zap and then stopped working.
    • We heard a zap as the bug hit the electric fence.
  2. Energy, vigor, or liveliness.
    • The team played with extra zap in the final minutes.
    • This drink will give you some zap in the morning.
    • Her speech had a lot of zap and kept the audience awake.
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