zapping
ˈzæpɪŋ
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Definition of zapping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
electricitydelivering an electric shock
  • The zapping from the fence startled him.
electrocution jolting shocking
2.
televisionUSchanging channels rapidly on a televisionUS
  • Zapping through channels, she found her favorite show.
channel surfing flicking

Adjective

1.
dynamicrapidly changing or moving
  • The zapping lights created a lively atmosphere.
changing fluctuating shifting
2.
energeticdelivering a sudden burst of energy
  • The zapping music energized the crowd.
energizing invigorating stimulating
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Origin of zapping

Imitative, zap (sound)

Examples of zapping in a sentence

  • He felt a zapping sensation from the static electricity.
  • Zapping is a common habit during commercials.
  • He enjoys zapping to avoid boring shows.
  • A quick zapping made the soup hot again.
  • The popcorn was ready after a short zapping.
  • A sudden zapping of energy made him jump up.

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  1. French:choc électrique, rapide, ...
  2. German:Stromschlag, schnell, ...
  3. Italian:scossa, scattante, ...
  4. Spanish:descarga, intermitente, ...
  5. Portuguese:choque elétrico, intermitente, ...
  6. Chinese:电击, 快速变化的, ...
  7. Japanese:電撃, 点滅する, ...
  8. Arabic:صدمة كهربائية, سَرِيع التَّغَيُّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְחַשְׁמְלוּת, מְהַבְהֵב, ...
  10. Russian:разряд, мерцающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:електричний удар, швидкий, ...
  12. Hindi:झटका, गतिशील, ...
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Definition of zap - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
televisionintr.change TV channels rapidly with a remoteintr.
  • He likes to zap through channels during commercials.
2.
cookingtr.USheat something in a microwave oventr.US
  • I will zap the leftovers for dinner.
microwave nuke
3.
destructiontr.destroy or obliteratetr.
  • The bug was zapped with a swift swat..
annihilate demolish eradicate

Noun

1.
cookingUSact of heating something in a microwave ovenUS
  • Give the leftovers a quick zap before serving.
microwave nuke
2.
energysudden burst of energy or power
  • The machine emitted a zap that startled everyone..
jolt surge
3.
electricitysound made by sudden release of electricity
  • The zap of the bug zapper startled me.
buzz crackle
4.
political protestDatedUSpublic demonstration to embarrass a public figureDatedUS
  • The activists organized a zap outside the mayor's office.
demonstration protest rally
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Expressions with zap

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change television channels quickly using a remote
He likes to zap through the channels during commercials.
change TV channels quickly using a remote control
He likes to zap through the channels during commercials.
move quickly and energetically from one place to another
We watched the cars zap along the highway.
change TV channels quickly using a remote control
He likes to zap the TV channels during commercials.
send a file electronically with speed
She zapped the file to me via email.

Origin of zap

imitative, zap (sound) + -

Examples of zap in a sentence

  • She zapped past every channel showing ads.
  • She decided to zap the popcorn for a quick snack.
  • He'll zap the soup to warm it up.
  • The laser zapped the target instantly.
  • The villain was zapped out of existence.
  • The robot zapped the intruder.

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  1. French:zapper, coup de micro-ondes, ...
  2. German:zappen, Mikrowellenstoß, ...
  3. Italian:fare zapping, scaldata, ...
  4. Spanish:hacer zapeo, golpe de microondas, ...
  5. Portuguese:fazer zapping, aquecimento no micro-ondas, ...
  6. Chinese:快速换台, 微波加热, ...
  7. Japanese:チャンネルを次々に変える, チン, ...
  8. Arabic:تَنَقَّلَ بَينَ القَنَوات, تَسْخينٌ بِالْميكْرُوويف, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְזַפְזֵף, חִימוּם קָצָר בְּמִיקְרוֹגַל, ...
  10. Russian:быстро переключать каналы, разогрев, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перемикати канали, розігрів, ...
  12. Hindi:चैनल बदलते जाना, गर्म करना, ...
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