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Added 9 October 2026

zap

/zæp/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about zap at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact.
they gave it another zap of radiation

verb

Strike suddenly and with force.
This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes
Kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting.
in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens
Strike at with firepower or bombs.
zap the enemy

Origin

1920s, American English, of imitative origin.

From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)

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