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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

  • (..) thank you, thank you. Nice to meet you. - Mountain Dew? - Yeah, Code Red. And here's some Gold Grams. The zip lock bags keep them crisp. Okay. - Tell me, what happened? - He was homeless and sick... And i was walking home from the bar talking on the phone. (..)
    2009 Zombieland