zapping Meaning & Definition
What Does Zapping Mean?
As a verb, zapping means present participle and gerund of zap. As a noun, it means The act or result of being zapped.
Zapping: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈzæpɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | channel hop and channel surf |
| Plural | zappings |
Zapping Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of zap
Zapping as a Noun
- The act or result of being zapped.
Verb
- To make a zap sound.
- To use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television.
- To strike (something or someone) with electricity or energy, as by shooting.
They spent the whole movie zapping bad guys into oblivion.
- To kill; to eliminate.
- To damage (especially electronics) with electrostatic discharge.
I think they zapped the processor.
- To heat (something) in a microwave oven.
If it's not warm in the middle; zap it some more.
- To delete or discard (electronic media).
They zapped a lot of files before realizing they had not backed up lately.
- To further energize or charge (magnetic material).
They zapped my motor's magnets.
Synonyms of Zapping
Zapping synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Zapping
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Zapping in a Sentence
They spent the whole movie zapping bad guys into oblivion.
I think they zapped the processor.
If it's not warm in the middle; zap it some more.
They zapped a lot of files before realizing they had not backed up lately.
They zapped my motor's magnets.
Word Forms & Grammar
zapping
zapping (plural zappings)
Words That Rhyme With Zapping
Zapping Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of zapping is //ˈzæpɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Zapping
Is zapping a verb or a noun?
Zapping is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for zapping?
Words with a similar meaning to zapping include channel hop and channel surf. See the full list of zapping synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of zapping?
The plural of zapping is zappings.