Zip: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
zip
[ zษชp ]
fastener
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them, used to fasten garments, bags, and other items.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She zipped up her jacket before going outside.
- The zip on his bag broke, so he had to tape it shut.
Translations
Translations of the word "zip" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zipar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคผเคฟเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Reiรverschluss
๐ฎ๐ฉ resleting
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะธัะบะฐะฒะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ zamek bลyskawiczny
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท fermeture รฉclair
๐ช๐ธ cremallera
๐น๐ท fermuar
๐ฐ๐ท ์งํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุญุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ zip
๐ธ๐ฐ zips
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ zadrga
๐ฎ๐ธ rennilรกs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะผะตะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fermuar
๐ฒ๐ฝ cierre
Etymology
The word "zip" originated in the early 20th century as an onomatopoeic word imitating the sound of a fast movement or the closing of a zipper. It is commonly used in both noun and verb forms to describe fastening or moving quickly. The invention of the zipper as a fastening device revolutionized the clothing industry, making garments easier to put on and take off. Today, the word "zip" is widely recognized and used in everyday language.