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Zip: meaning, definitions and examples

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zip

 

[ zษชp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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

closure, fastener, zipper

Examples of usage

  • She zipped up her jacket before going outside.
  • The zip on his bag broke, so he had to tape it shut.
Context #2 | Verb

move quickly

Move or act very quickly.

Synonyms

dart, speed, whiz

Examples of usage

  • The car zipped past us on the highway.
  • He zipped through the crowd to catch the bus.

Translations

Translations of the word "zip" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zipar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคผเคฟเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ReiรŸverschluss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ resleting

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะธัะบะฐะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamek bล‚yskawiczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒƒใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fermeture รฉclair

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cremallera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fermuar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€ํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุญุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zip

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zips

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹‰้“พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zadrga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rennilรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–ั€ะผะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ˜แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fermuar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cierre

Word origin

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.

See also: unzip, zipper.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,241, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.