zapping
|zap/ping|
/ˈzæpɪŋ/
(zap)
quick action
Etymology
'zap' originates from the 20th-century American English, imitating the sound of a sudden burst of energy or action.
'zap' was popularized in the 1960s with the advent of television remote controls, evolving from comic book sound effects.
Initially, it meant 'to strike suddenly,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to quick actions or changes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of quickly changing channels on a television using a remote control.
He was zapping through the channels, trying to find something interesting to watch.
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Verb 2
to destroy or obliterate something quickly and completely.
The bug was zapped by the electric fly swatter.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 05:06