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Zapping

verb
/ˈzæpɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo make a zap sound.
2.verbTo use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television.
3.verbTo strike (something or someone) with electricity or energy, as by shooting.
"They spent the whole movie zapping bad guys into oblivion."
4.verbTo kill; to eliminate.
5.verbTo damage (especially electronics) with electrostatic discharge.
"I think they zapped the processor."
6.verbTo heat (something) in a microwave oven.
"If it's not warm in the middle; zap it some more."
7.verbTo delete or discard (electronic media).
"They zapped a lot of files before realizing they had not backed up lately."
8.verbTo further energize or charge (magnetic material).
"They zapped my motor's magnets."
9.nounThe act or result of being zapped.

Synonyms

channel hopchannel surfzapperzingersappingelectric shockbug zappertasesparkingwhizbangeryspaz attackwhizz-bangery

Rhymes With

flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingsappingtappinglapping
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