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zip

Definition

  • noun: a sudden sharp hissing or sibilant sound
  • verb: to close, open, or connect something with a zipper
  • verb: to move, act, or function with speed and vigor
  • often used with 'up'
  • synonyms: sound, whizz, zing

Examples

  • We 'zipped' [='rushed'] through the store to find my sister some jeans.

  • We'll try to add a little 'zip' [='zing'] to the usual recipe.

  • The city council has done 'zip' to deal with this problem.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) in my garden for the rest of your life. Maybe you can just pay me. Yeah, very funny. What kind of job could I ever get? - Yeah you're right, nobody would ever hire you. Look I am just kidding zip... I mean. You can get a job. You can get a job everywhere. Like what? How about construction? - Me? (..)
    2008 Gran Torino