ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Zip

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /zɪp/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Zip is a noun meaning The high-pitched sound of a small object moving rapidly through air.

Meaning

The high-pitched sound of a small object moving rapidly through air.

More Meanings

  1. (informal) Energy; vigor; vim.
  2. (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A zip fastener.
  3. A trip on a zipline.
  4. (computing, informal) A zip file.
  5. (programming) Synonym of convolution (“a type of mapping function”).
  6. Synonym of zip zap zop
  7. (slang) Zero; nothing.

Example Sentences

Zip your lip!
I know zip about economics.
The bullet zipped through the air.
Zip down to the shops for some milk.

Word Forms

Synonyms for zip

Depending on context, synonyms include whizz, zing, zipper, whee, zip up, convolution.

Antonyms for zip

Common opposites include unzip.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hurry, speed, zipper, zip up, nothing, zilch.

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