zipped; zipping; zips
1
: to move, act, or function with speed and vigor
2
: to travel with a sharp hissing or humming sound
1
: to impart speed or force to
2
: to add zest, interest, or life to
—often used with up
3
: to transport or propel with speed
zipped; zipping; zips
1
a
: to close or open with or as if with a zipper
b
: to enclose or wrap by fastening a zipper
2
: to cause (a zipper) to open or shut
: to become open, closed, or attached by means of a zipper
Synonyms
Examples of zip in a Sentence
Verb (1)
a dragonfly zipped by my ear
the fly zipped around the room, trying to find a way to the outside
knowing that she was already late, she went zipping off to meet her next client
Noun (1)
he has surprising zip for a man his age
Noun (2)
I've got zip as far as new ideas go
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Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend Jorge Torres, Jr. by zipping him into a suitcase in February 2020
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Sarah Boone, the woman accused of killing her boyfriend by zipping him into a suitcase is standing trial after the February 2020 death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, Jr.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
The relaxed fit is perfect for people who don’t want to be restricted in trail leggings but still want a lightweight item with secure zips, multiple pockets, and even a lower-leg zip for easy on/off boot action.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Verb
What to Consider This mummy-style sleeping bag doesn’t offer the best freedom of movement when fully zipped.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Boone is accused of killing her boyfriend Jorge Torres, Jr. by zipping him into a suitcase in February 2020
Comments
Sarah Boone, the woman accused of killing her boyfriend by zipping him into a suitcase is standing trial after the February 2020 death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, Jr.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
Everyone loved the quarter zip for weight savings, but quibbled with the oddly small hand pockets and wished the hem drawcords were a little more tucked away.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
The relaxed fit is perfect for people who don’t want to be restricted in trail leggings but still want a lightweight item with secure zips, multiple pockets, and even a lower-leg zip for easy on/off boot action.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Zip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zip. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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zip
1 of 5 verb
zipped; zipping
1
: to move or act with speed and energy
2
: to travel with a sharp hissing or humming sound
3
: to add energy, interest, or life to
—often used with up
zip
3 of 5 verb
zipped; zipping
: to close or open with a zipper
zip
4 of 5 noun
: zero entry 1 sense 1
won the game 7–zip
Etymology
Verb
a word created to imitate the sound of an object speeding past
Verb
from zipper
Noun
origin unknown
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